MA H998

Bill

Relative to needle stick injuries suffered by first responders

Introduced
01/23/2017

In Committee
04/09/2018

Crossed Over

Passed

Dead
12/31/2018

Introduced Session

190th General Court

Bill Summary

Relative to the pay of first responders out of work due to needlestick injuries suffered in the line of duty. Labor and Workforce Development.

AI Summary

This bill amends Chapter 149 of the General Laws to require employers of first responders, such as police officers, firefighters, EMS first responders, and correction officers, to continue paying them if they are forced to be absent from work due to treatment for a needlestick injury sustained while on duty. The bill defines a "first responder" and outlines the process for reporting the incident and getting a blood test to determine if the first responder has been infected. The bill also allows the employer to withhold payment if they doubt the truthfulness of the incident report, but the first responder can appeal that decision to the Secretary of Public Safety.

Committee Categories

Health and Social Services, Labor and Employment

Sponsors (15)

Michael Brady (D), Thomas Calter (D), William Crocker (R), Josh Cutler (D), Angelo D'Emilia (R), Viriato deMacedo (R), Sal DiDomenico (D), Colleen Garry (D), Susan Gifford (R), Thomas McGee (D), Mike Moore (D), Matt Muratore (R), Richard Ross (R), Bruce Tarr (R), Timothy Whelan (R),

Last Action

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

Official Document

https://malegislature.gov/Bills/190/H998

(7 Companion Bills)

Version:

Document Type	Source Location
State Bill Page	https://malegislature.gov/Bills/190/H998
Bill	https://malegislature.gov/Bills/190/H998.pdf

Bill	Bill Name	Last Action	Type
H1856	Relative to implementing the Massachusetts yellow dot program	No further action taken	Similar To
H3131	Relative to taking or transmitting images of crime victims by first responders	Accompanied a study order, see H4874	Similar To
H4152	Designating certain bridges in the city known as the town of Barnstable as the First Responders Appreciation Overpasses	Signed by the Governor, Chapter 82 of the Acts of 2018	Similar To
H4528	The financing and delivery of health care in the commonwealth.	No further action taken	Replaced by
S1265	Relative to public safety and public health worker protections	Accompanied a study order, see S2422	Similar To
S1838	Ensuring the safety of residents, first responders, and gas workers	Accompanied a study order, see S2498	Similar To
S733	Relative to access to housing for first responders	Accompanied a study order, see S2401	Similar To

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