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MA H2177

MA H2177
Relative to healthcare worker and first responder safety


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Introduced
02/16/2023
In Committee
02/16/2023
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2024

Introduced Session

193rd General Court

Bill Summary

Relative to written consent for HLTV 111 tests. Public Health.

AI Summary

This bill amends existing law to allow healthcare providers, first responders, police officers, fire officials, prison guards, and other public officers who come into contact with the blood or bodily fluids of a patient or person who may be infected to undergo HLTV 111 tests and receive the results, even if the patient or person is unable or refuses to provide written consent. This change aims to enhance the safety of healthcare workers and first responders in the line of duty.

Committee Categories

Health and Social Services

Sponsors (2)

Last Action

Accompanied a study order, see H5031 (on 08/29/2024)

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Document Type Source Location
State Bill Page https://malegislature.gov/Bills/193/H2177
BillText https://malegislature.gov/Bills/193/H2177.pdf
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