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MA S1275

MA S1275
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


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Introduced
01/23/2017
In Committee
03/22/2018
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
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)

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