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Introduced
01/23/2017
01/23/2017
In Committee
05/14/2018
05/14/2018
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2018
12/31/2018
Introduced Session
190th General Court
Bill Summary
For legislation to require hospitals to report staffing plans to the Department of Public Health . Public Health.
AI Summary
This bill aims to promote patient care transparency and nurse advancement in Massachusetts. It requires hospitals to submit annual staffing data, including information on patient care professionals, to the Department of Public Health. The Department will then publish this data online for public access. The bill also establishes a Special Commission on Nursing Education and Experience to make recommendations to increase the percentage of registered nurses in the state with a bachelor's degree or higher, reaching 95% by 2030. The bill defines key terms like "hospital" and "staffing data" to provide context and clarity.
Committee Categories
Health and Social Services
Sponsors (2)
Last Action
Accompanied a study order, see H4681 (on 07/02/2018)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/190/H1186 |
| Bill | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/190/H1186.pdf |
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