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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 Capano of Lynn, a petition of Peter Capano and others that the Department of Public Health create a process for state receivership for certain hospitals or free-standing clinics that provides essential health services. Public Health.
AI Summary
This bill proposes to amend Chapter 111 of the General Laws to create a process for the Department of Public Health, in conjunction with other state departments or agencies, to establish a state receivership for any hospital or free-standing clinic that provides essential health services and either closes without providing the required 90-day notice or closes following a determination by the department that the closure would constitute a discontinuation of necessary services in the hospital or clinic's service area. The bill also requires the regulations to include a mechanism and source of funding for the receivership.
Committee Categories
Health and Social Services
Sponsors (17)
Pete Capano (D)*,
James Arena-Derosa (D),
Brian Ashe (D),
Michelle DuBois (D),
Jamie Eldridge (D),
Denise Garlick (D),
Natalie Higgins (D),
Vanna Howard (D),
David LeBoeuf (D),
Jack Lewis (D),
Joan Lovely (D),
Paul McMurtry (D),
Adrianne Ramos (D),
Lindsay Sabadosa (D),
Margaret Scarsdale (D),
Erika Uyterhoeven (D),
Andy Vargas (D),
Last Action
Accompanied a study order, see H5031 (on 08/29/2024)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/193/H2143 |
| BillText | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/193/H2143.pdf |
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