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MA S1223
Improving medical care for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities
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Introduced
01/23/2017
01/23/2017
In Committee
04/04/2018
04/04/2018
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2018
12/31/2018
Introduced Session
190th General Court
Bill Summary
For legislation to support individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Public Health.
AI Summary
This bill aims to improve medical care for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities. It does this by requiring that physicians, physician assistants, dieticians, nutritionists, nurses, dental professionals, and allied mental health and human services professionals complete training to address the needs of individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Additionally, the bill requires the office of health equity within the executive office of health and human services to evaluate access to medical care, unmet mental health needs, discrimination, relationships with community support specialists, and the availability of qualified trained health care providers for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities, and to promulgate rules and regulations to address any disparities found.
Committee Categories
Health and Social Services
Sponsors (6)
James Cantwell (D),
Marjorie Decker (D),
Jamie Eldridge (D),
Barbara L'Italien (D),
Jason Lewis (D),
Juana Matias (D),
Last Action
Accompanied a study order, see S2535 (on 05/31/2018)
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Document Type | Source Location |
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State Bill Page | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/190/S1223 |
Bill | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/190/S1223.pdf |
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