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MA H4844

Relative to diabetes prevention


summary

Introduced
07/30/2018
In Committee
08/06/2018
Crossed Over
07/30/2018
Passed
Dead
12/31/2018

Introduced Session

190th General Court

Bill Summary

Relative to diabetes prevention

AI Summary

This bill aims to establish a diabetes action plan within the Massachusetts Department of Public Health. The plan would identify goals and benchmarks to reduce the prevalence and impact of diabetes in the state, and develop plans to reduce the incidence of diabetes, improve diabetes care, and control complications. The department would be required to submit a biennial report to the legislature on various aspects of diabetes in Massachusetts, including the financial impact, number of affected individuals, prevention and control programs, and progress towards the plan's goals and benchmarks. The bill also calls for coordination between state agencies on diabetes-related efforts.

Committee Categories

Budget and Finance

Sponsors (0)

No sponsors listed

Last Action

Read; and referred to the committee on Senate Ways and Means (on 08/06/2018)

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