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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
For legislation to promote patient safety and equitable access to care. Public Health.
AI Summary
This bill aims to promote patient safety and equitable access to care. It amends the Massachusetts General Laws to establish a specific statewide limit on the number of patients a registered nurse can be assigned to care for at one time. The limit, which will be determined by the Department of Public Health and the Department of Mental Health, will apply to all hospital units, including emergency services, maternal child care, psychiatric, and other patient care areas. The bill also provides for enforcement mechanisms, such as injunctive or declaratory relief and civil penalties, and protects employees from retaliation for complying with the patient limits. The Department of Public Health is required to promulgate the necessary regulations within 24 months of the bill's passage.
Committee Categories
Health and Social Services
Sponsors (21)
Lydia Edwards (D)*,
Michael Brady (D),
Manny Cruz (D),
Sal DiDomenico (D),
Jamie Eldridge (D),
Paul Feeney (D),
Vanna Howard (D),
Robyn Kennedy (D),
Jack Lewis (D),
Paul Mark (D),
Liz Miranda (D),
Mike Moore (D),
Susan Moran (D),
Patrick O'Connor (R),
Jake Oliveira (D),
Marc Pacheco (D),
Pavel Payano (D),
Becca Rausch (D),
Mike Rush (D),
Tom Stanley (D),
Erika Uyterhoeven (D),
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/S1361 |
| BillText | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/193/S1361.pdf |
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