Bill > H1743

This bill establishes medical civil rights for individuals in the custody or under the direct contact of law enforcement or correctional officers by creating a new legal framework that requires officers to request emergency medical services when a person appears to be experiencing an emergency medical condition or is medically unstable. The bill provides detailed definitions for key terms such as "emergency medical condition" (a severe medical situation that could result in serious health risks), "medically unstable" (a condition that could potentially lead to an emergency), and clarifies what constitutes a law enforcement or correctional officer. Under the proposed law, officers must immediately request emergency medical services when a person under their control communicates or is visibly experiencing a medical emergency, with a limited exception if a medical professional has recently evaluated the person and determined they are not in medical distress. Additionally, the bill mandates that when medical personnel are present, law enforcement and correctional officers must immediately allow medical professionals to begin treatment for individuals who are experiencing a medical emergency. This legislation aims to ensure that individuals in custody receive prompt medical attention and protect their basic medical rights during interactions with law enforcement and correctional agencies.

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https://malegislature.gov/Bills/194/H1743