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Introduced
01/23/2017
01/23/2017
In Committee
04/17/2018
04/17/2018
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2018
12/31/2018
Introduced Session
190th General Court
Bill Summary
For legislation to re-establish the Brain Injury Commission. Public Health.
AI Summary
This bill re-establishes the Brain Injury Commission, a special commission tasked with reviewing data on brain injuries and the needs of individuals with brain injuries and their families in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts. The commission will consist of members from the state legislature, various state agencies, and the Brain Injury Association of Massachusetts. The commission will study the availability, nature, and adequacy of various services for individuals with acquired or traumatic brain injuries, including medical and rehabilitation services, residential care, community-based programs, and support services. The commission will then file a report with its findings and recommendations, including the cost of maintaining or establishing recommended services and any necessary legislation, by June 30, 2018.
Committee Categories
Health and Social Services
Sponsors (18)
Will Brownsberger (D),
James Cantwell (D),
Harriette Chandler (D),
Marjorie Decker (D),
Sal DiDomenico (D),
Jamie Eldridge (D),
Anne Gobi (D),
Kate Hogan (D),
Brad Jones (R),
Hannah Kane (R),
Barbara L'Italien (D),
Jack Lewis (D),
Joan Lovely (D),
Thomas McGee (D),
Patrick O'Connor (R),
Kathleen O'Connor Ives (D),
Angelo Puppolo (D),
Danny Ryan (D),
Last Action
Discharged to the committee on Senate Rules (on 04/17/2018)
Official Document
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Document Type | Source Location |
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State Bill Page | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/190/S1168 |
Bill | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/190/S1168.pdf |
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