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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
Relative to the health of public safety officers exposed to hypodermic syringes or hypodermic needles. The Judiciary.
AI Summary
This bill amends Chapter 263 of the Massachusetts General Laws to require anyone under arrest to undergo blood testing if one or more public safety personnel, such as police officers, firefighters, or EMTs, were or are suspected to have been exposed to potential bloodborne pathogens. Exposure incidents include being stuck by a hypodermic syringe or needle, or being bitten. The arrested individual must be tested immediately after arrest and again three months later if the first test is negative. The test results are subject to a confidentiality agreement with the public safety personnel who receive them, and the Department of Public Health will maintain a record of the test results to provide care to anyone infected.
Committee Categories
Justice
Sponsors (3)
Last Action
Accompanied a study order, see H4517 (on 06/05/2024)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/193/H1721 |
| BillText | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/193/H1721.pdf |
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