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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 relative to liability protection for disaster volunteers. Public Health.
AI Summary
This bill aims to provide liability protection for licensed registered nurses who volunteer their services during a declared disaster or emergency in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts. The key provisions include exempting these volunteer nurses from licensure board discipline, civil or criminal liability, or prosecution for any injuries or harm caused to patients, as long as the acts or omissions do not amount to criminal negligence. Additionally, the bill states that these volunteer nurses who sustain injury, disability, or death while serving will be treated as employees of the Commonwealth and compensated accordingly under the workers' compensation laws.
Committee Categories
Health and Social Services
Sponsors (7)
Mike Rush (D)*,
Sal DiDomenico (D),
Paul Feeney (D),
Paul McMurtry (D),
Mike Moore (D),
Susan Moran (D),
Pavel Payano (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/S1461 |
| BillText | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/193/S1461.pdf |
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