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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 do-not-resuscitate orders. Public Health.
AI Summary
This bill amends Chapter 112 of the General Laws to establish a standardized medical form for patients, their authorized representatives, or their parents/guardians to consent to a "do-not-resuscitate" (DNR) order. It requires health care providers to honor a valid DNR order, even if it was issued by a different provider or facility, unless the patient consents to cardiopulmonary resuscitation during a cardiac or respiratory arrest. The bill also directs the Department of Public Health to enforce penalties against providers who knowingly violate the DNR order requirements, and requires health care facilities to adopt policies to ensure providers are aware of patients with valid DNR orders.
Committee Categories
Health and Social Services
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Accompanied a study order, see H4625 (on 06/18/2018)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/190/H3227 |
| Bill | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/190/H3227.pdf |
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