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MA S1187

Regarding the pediatric palliative care program


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Introduced
01/23/2017
In Committee
01/23/2017
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2018

Introduced Session

190th General Court

Bill Summary

For legislation relative to the pediatric palliative care program. Public Health.

AI Summary

This bill removes the "subject to appropriation" language from the existing law governing the pediatric palliative care program, ensuring that all eligible children have access to these services. It also requires the Department of Public Health to report caseload information and spending projections quarterly to the House and Senate Ways and Means Committees, providing more transparency around the program's operations.

Committee Categories

Health and Social Services

Sponsors (7)

Last Action

Accompanied a study order, see S2422 (on 04/12/2018)

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