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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 liability protection for disaster volunteers. Public Health.
AI Summary
This bill aims to provide liability protection for registered nurses who volunteer their services during disasters or emergencies declared by the Governor of Massachusetts or local public health authorities. Specifically, it states that such volunteer nurses will not be subject to disciplinary action by the licensing board or civil/criminal liability for any acts or omissions that do not amount to criminal negligence. Additionally, the bill classifies these volunteers as employees of the Commonwealth, making them eligible for the same compensation as state employees under the workers' compensation laws.
Committee Categories
Health and Social Services
Sponsors (12)
Sean Garballey (D)*,
James Arena-Derosa (D),
Simon Cataldo (D),
Dylan Fernandes (D),
Denise Garlick (D),
David LeBoeuf (D),
Jack Lewis (D),
Paul McMurtry (D),
Lindsay Sabadosa (D),
Jon Santiago (D),
Margaret Scarsdale (D),
Erika Uyterhoeven (D),
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/H2174 |
| BillText | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/193/H2174.pdf |
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