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Introduced
02/16/2023
02/16/2023
In Committee
02/16/2023
02/16/2023
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2024
12/31/2024
Introduced Session
193rd General Court
Bill Summary
By Mr. Mark, a petition of Paul W. Mark that provisions be made for an investigation and study by a special commission (including members of the General Court) to increase diagnostic testing preparedness. Public Health.
AI Summary
This bill establishes a special legislative Diagnostic Testing Preparedness Commission to study the public and private diagnostic testing infrastructure in Massachusetts and make recommendations to increase preparedness for future pandemics, epidemics, and emerging pathogens. The commission will review the ability of the commonwealth's diagnostic infrastructure to meet testing demands during the COVID-19 pandemic and develop a strategic plan to improve the state's preparedness for infectious disease testing. The plan will include an inventory of existing laboratory testing assets, the identification of potential surge capacity, recommendations to address access barriers to testing, and a proposal to establish a reserve of diagnostic testing supplies and equipment. The commission will submit its findings and recommendations by February 1, 2024.
Committee Categories
Health and Social Services
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Accompanied a study order, see S2648 (on 02/15/2024)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/193/S1410 |
| BillText | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/193/S1410.pdf |
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