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MA H2158
MA H2158Recognizing 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
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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 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)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/193/H2158 |
| BillText | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/193/H2158.pdf |
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