MassachusettsAn Act relative to safe patient handling and mobility in certain health facilities
What it does
By Mr. Feeney, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1535) of Paul R.
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Feeney, Susannah M. Whipps, Thomas M. Stanley, Vanna Howard and other members of the General Court for legislation to ensure safe patient handling and mobility in certain health facilities through the use of mechanical lifting devices. Public Health.
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Where it stands
- Introduced
- Passed 1st Chamber
- Passed 2nd Chamber
- To Governor
- Became Law
Looking ahead
No hearings or votes scheduled.
History
- 2026
- Jan 29Accompanied a study order, see S2931Latest
- 2025
- Sep 4Bill reported favorably by committee and referred to the committee on Health Care FinancingMinor
- Jun 16Hearing rescheduled to 06/23/2025 from 09:00 AM-01:00 PM in B-1
- Jun 16Hearing scheduled for 06/23/2025 from 09:00 AM-01:00 PM in A-1
- Feb 27House concurred
- Feb 27Referred to the committee on Public HealthIntroduced