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Introduced
02/16/2023
02/16/2023
In Committee
03/25/2024
03/25/2024
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2024
12/31/2024
Introduced Session
193rd General Court
Bill Summary
By Representatives Vargas of Haverhill and Driscoll of Milton, a petition of Andres X. Vargas, William J. Driscoll, Jr., and Colleen M. Garry that the Department of Public Health establish a registry of volunteer personnel to provide health, medical and other services. Public Health.
AI Summary
This bill establishes a registry of volunteer personnel that the Department of Public Health can activate during emergencies, public health incidents, or to conduct training. The volunteers in the registry can provide health, medical, and other services, and will be considered employees of the Commonwealth for the purposes of liability protection and worker's compensation benefits when activated. The Department of Public Health is authorized to set requirements for membership in the registry and a process to identify and credential the volunteers.
Committee Categories
Health and Social Services
Sponsors (3)
Last Action
Accompanied a study order, see H4854 (on 07/18/2024)
Official Document
bill text
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/193/H2279 |
| BillText | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/193/H2279.pdf |
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