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MA S862
MA S862Prohibiting falsification or impersonation of an emergency medical technician and/or paramedic
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Introduced
04/15/2015
04/15/2015
In Committee
03/21/2016
03/21/2016
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
07/31/2016
07/31/2016
Introduced Session
189th General Court
Bill Summary
For legislation to prohibit falsification or impersonation of an emergency medical technician or paramedic. The Judiciary.
AI Summary
This bill aims to strengthen protections against individuals falsely claiming to be emergency medical professionals by amending existing law to prohibit the falsification or impersonation of an emergency medical technician (EMT) or paramedic. EMTs and paramedics are trained healthcare providers who respond to medical emergencies and provide critical care before a patient reaches a hospital. The bill specifically inserts the terms "emergency medical technician" and "paramedic" into a section of law that already addresses falsification or impersonation related to other official capacities, thereby extending these prohibitions to these vital medical roles.
Committee Categories
Budget and Finance, Justice
Sponsors (5)
Last Action
Bill reported favorably by committee and referred to the committee on Senate Ways and Means (on 03/21/2016)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/189/S862 |
| Bill | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/189/S862.pdf |
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