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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 to promote public health through the Prevention and Wellness Trust Fund. Public Health.
AI Summary
This bill establishes the Prevention and Wellness Trust Fund to be administered by the Department of Public Health. The fund will be used to support community-based preventive services, address the largest drivers of poor health and health disparities, and develop evidence-based primary prevention strategies. The bill establishes a Prevention and Wellness Advisory Board to provide recommendations on the administration and allocation of the fund. Additionally, the bill imposes a prevention and wellness surcharge on acute hospitals and ambulatory surgical centers, with the revenue deposited into the Prevention and Wellness Trust Fund.
Committee Categories
Health and Social Services
Sponsors (4)
Last Action
Accompanied S1400 (on 03/21/2024)
Official Document
bill text
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bill summary
| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/193/H2266 |
| BillText | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/193/H2266.pdf |
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