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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 prohibiting the transfer of patients with Alzheimer's, dementia, and other psychiatric illnesses without the approval of the patients, guardian, or person legally responsible for the patient. Public Health.
AI Summary
This bill aims to prohibit the transfer of patients with Alzheimer's, dementia, or other psychiatric illnesses from healthcare facilities off-premises for medication adjustments without the approval of the patient, their guardian, or the person legally responsible for the patient. The bill proposes to amend existing laws in Massachusetts to include this protection for vulnerable patients suffering from these conditions.
Committee Categories
Health and Social Services
Sponsors (6)
Thomas Calter (D),
James Cantwell (D),
Josh Cutler (D),
Carlos González (D),
Matt Muratore (R),
Patrick O'Connor (R),
Last Action
Accompanied a study order, see H4682 (on 07/02/2018)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/190/H2436 |
| Bill | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/190/H2436.pdf |
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