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MA H1184

MA H1184
Creating a nursing advisory board


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Introduced
01/23/2017
In Committee
03/05/2018
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2018

Introduced Session

190th General Court

Bill Summary

For legislation to establish a nursing advisory board within the Executive Office of Health and Human Services. Public Health.

AI Summary

This bill establishes a nursing advisory board within the Executive Office of Health and Human Services in Massachusetts. The advisory board will consist of 8 members with a background in nursing or health services research, representing various healthcare settings. The board will advise the governor and legislature on nursing-related matters, including nursing shortages, develop a research agenda, recommend policy initiatives, and prepare annual reports. The board can apply for and use grant funding, as well as funding appropriated by the legislature, to carry out its responsibilities. The board is required to hold at least one public hearing per year.

Committee Categories

Health and Social Services

Sponsors (3)

Last Action

Accompanied a study order, see H4528 (on 05/24/2018)

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