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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 pediatric palliative care program eligibility. Public Health.
AI Summary
This bill aims to expand the eligibility and accessibility of the pediatric palliative care program in Massachusetts. Specifically, it removes the language "subject to appropriation" from the existing law, ensuring that all eligible children have access to these important palliative care services. Additionally, the bill requires the Department of Public Health to report quarterly on caseload information and spending projections to the House and Senate Ways and Means Committees, providing greater transparency and oversight for this program.
Committee Categories
Health and Social Services
Sponsors (9)
Thomas Calter (D),
Marjorie Decker (D),
Dan Donahue (D),
Sean Garballey (D),
Barbara L'Italien (D),
Jason Lewis (D),
John Mahoney (D),
Jim O'Day (D),
Chris Walsh (D),
Last Action
Accompanied a study order, see H4682 (on 07/02/2018)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/190/H3251 |
| Bill | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/190/H3251.pdf |
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