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Introduced
12/07/2017
12/07/2017
In Committee
12/11/2017
12/11/2017
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2018
12/31/2018
Introduced Session
190th General Court
Bill Summary
By Ms. DiZoglio of Methuen, a petition (subject to Joint Rule 12) of Diana DiZoglio and others that the Department of Children and Families be authorized to establish a program that promotes infant sleep safety. Children, Families and Persons with Disabilities.
AI Summary
This bill establishes a program within the Massachusetts Department of Children and Families (DCF) to promote infant sleep safety. The key provisions of the bill are:
1) DCF will create a "safe sleep program" that provides infant safety information and online training courses for expecting and new parents, as well as safe sleep boxes and other infant care necessities for parents who complete the training.
2) DCF will make the infant safety information and a link to the safe sleep box program easily accessible on its website, and ensure this information is also available on the websites of other state agencies.
3) DCF will promulgate regulations to implement the safe sleep program in accordance with the state's administrative procedures law.
The overall goal of the bill is to educate parents on safe infant sleep practices and provide them with necessary resources to help prevent infant mortality.
Committee Categories
Health and Social Services
Sponsors (11)
Brian Ashe (D),
Diana Dizoglio (D),
Tricia Farley-Bouvier (D),
Carmine Gentile (D),
Carlos González (D),
Adam Hinds (D),
Denise Provost (D),
Dave Rogers (D),
Chynah Tyler (D),
Steve Ultrino (D),
Chris Walsh (D),
Last Action
Accompanied S2239 (on 03/29/2018)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/190/H4074 |
| Bill | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/190/H4074.pdf |
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