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Introduced
01/23/2017
01/23/2017
In Committee
01/23/2017
01/23/2017
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2018
12/31/2018
Introduced Session
190th General Court
Bill Summary
Relative to the health of public safety officers exposed to hypodermic syringes or hypodermic needles. The Judiciary.
AI Summary
This bill aims to enhance the health and safety of public safety officers, such as police, firefighters, and EMTs, who are exposed to potential blood-borne pathogens during the course of their duties. It proposes two key provisions:
1) Requiring anyone under arrest to undergo immediate and follow-up blood testing if a public safety officer was exposed to potential blood-borne pathogens, such as being stuck by a hypodermic needle or syringe. The test results would be kept confidential and used to provide care to any infected officers.
2) Mandating that the protective caps on hypodermic syringes and needles must remain in place before and after use, and imposing penalties of imprisonment or fines for violating this requirement. This aims to reduce the risk of accidental needle sticks that could expose officers to harmful pathogens.
Committee Categories
Justice
Sponsors (6)
Brian Ashe (D),
Linda Campbell (D),
James Dwyer (D),
Louis Kafka (D),
Barbara L'Italien (D),
Kathleen O'Connor Ives (D),
Last Action
Accompanied a study order, see H4874 (on 08/09/2018)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/190/H870 |
| Bill | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/190/H870.pdf |
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