Bill

Bill > H2158


MA H2158

MA H2158
Recognizing EMS as a disease dangerous to the public health, requiring inclusion in MAVEN, establishing the Massachusetts EMS registry and requiring biennial reporting as part of population health trends


summary

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

Introduced Session

193rd General Court

Bill Summary

By Representative Farley-Bouvier of Pittsfield, a petition of Tricia Farley-Bouvier, Vanna Howard and Mary S. Keefe that the Department of Public Health add electromagnetic sensitivity (EMS) to the list of diseases dangerous to the public health. Public Health.

AI Summary

This bill aims to recognize electromagnetic sensitivity (EMS) as a disease dangerous to public health, requiring its inclusion in the Disease Surveillance and Case Management System (MAVEN) and the establishment of an EMS disease registry in Massachusetts. The bill directs the Department of Public Health to collect and disseminate educational materials on EMS for healthcare providers and the public, and to include EMS data in the state's biennial population health reports. The bill also establishes an advisory committee to provide recommendations on the registry's development and implementation, including the collection of demographic and regional data, particularly from urban, low-income, and minority communities.

Committee Categories

Health and Social Services

Sponsors (4)

Last Action

Accompanied a study order, see H4739 (on 07/01/2024)

bill text


bill summary

Loading...

bill summary

Loading...

bill summary

Document Type Source Location
State Bill Page https://malegislature.gov/Bills/193/H2158
BillText https://malegislature.gov/Bills/193/H2158.pdf
Loading...