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MA H1175

MA H1175
Relative to the closing of hospital essential services

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Introduced
02/16/2023
In Committee
02/16/2023
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2024

Introduced Session

193rd General Court

Bill Summary

Relative to the closing of hospital essential services. Health Care Financing.

AI Summary

This bill aims to enhance the oversight and regulation of hospital essential services closures in Massachusetts. It requires hospitals to provide at least one year's notice before closing or discontinuing an essential health service, and to engage in community planning and consultation during that process. The bill grants the Department of Public Health the authority to determine whether a discontinued service is necessary for preserving access and health status in the hospital's service area, and to require the hospital to submit a plan for ensuring continued access to such services. The bill also introduces new licensing requirements for acute-care hospitals, mandating the submission of a community benefits plan. Additionally, it prohibits hospitals from closing beds, units, or facilities during a declared state of health care emergency, in order to preserve access to essential services.

Committee Categories

Health and Social Services

Sponsors (57)

Edward Coppinger (D)*,  James Arena-Derosa (D),  Jenny Armini (D),  Michael Brady (D),  Pete Capano (D),  Gerry Cassidy (D),  Simon Cataldo (D),  Tackey Chan (D),  Rob Consalvo (D),  Manny Cruz (D),  Josh Cutler (D),  Angelo D'Emilia (R),  Carol Doherty (D),  Kate Donaghue (D),  Dan Donahue (D),  Michelle DuBois (D),  Pat Duffy (D),  Jamie Eldridge (D),  Chris Flanagan (D),  Sean Garballey (D),  Denise Garlick (D),  Colleen Garry (D),  Carmine Gentile (D),  Jessica Giannino (D),  Ryan Hamilton (D),  Jim Hawkins (D),  Chris Hendricks (D),  Natalie Higgins (D),  Kevin Honan (D),  Patrick Kearney (D),  Mary Keefe (D),  Meghan Kilcoyne (D),  Mike Kushmerek (D),  David LeBoeuf (D),  Adrian Madaro (D),  Joe McGonagle (D),  Paul McMurtry (D),  Rita Mendes (D),  Joan Meschino (D),  Sam Montaño (D),  Frank Moran (D),  Brian Murray (D),  Tram Nguyen (D),  Ted Philips (D),  Angelo Puppolo (D),  Adrianne Ramos (D),  John Rogers (D),  Jeff Roy (D),  Danny Ryan (D),  Lindsay Sabadosa (D),  Adam Scanlon (D),  Margaret Scarsdale (D),  Tom Stanley (D),  Bruce Tarr (R),  Steve Ultrino (D),  Erika Uyterhoeven (D),  Chris Worrell (D), 

Last Action

Accompanied a new draft, see H4620 (on 05/02/2024)

Bill Topics

Health
  • ‐ Regulation of Doctors and Health Facilities
(2 Companion Bills)

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Document Type Source Location Created
State Bill Page https://malegislature.gov/Bills/193/H1175 03/13/2023
BillText https://malegislature.gov/Bills/193/H1175.pdf 03/13/2023
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