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MA S1275
MA S1275To require the Department of Public Health to conduct a study of the health impacts of airplane flights on the resident communities that are represented on the Massachusetts Port Authority Community Advisory Committee
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Introduced
01/23/2017
01/23/2017
In Committee
03/22/2018
03/22/2018
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2018
12/31/2018
Introduced Session
190th General Court
Bill Summary
For legislation to require the Department of Public Health to conduct a study of the health impacts of airplane flights on the resident communities that are represented on the Massachusetts Port Authority Community Advisory Committee. Public Health.
AI Summary
This bill requires the Department of Public Health to conduct a study on the health and noise impacts of airplane flights on the resident communities represented on the Massachusetts Port Authority Community Advisory Committee. The study will examine the health impacts of airplane noise and air pollution on residents, including conditions like asthma, sleep disturbance, stress, and elevated blood pressure, with a focus on those living under the most frequently used flight paths. The Department of Public Health must submit the study to the Senate Committee on Ways and Means and the Joint Committee on Public Health within 60 days of completing the study.
Committee Categories
Budget and Finance, Health and Social Services
Sponsors (5)
Last Action
Bill reported favorably by committee and referred to the committee on Senate Ways and Means (on 03/22/2018)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
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| State Bill Page | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/190/S1275 |
| Bill | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/190/S1275.pdf |
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