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MA H2445
Bill
Status
Introduced
2/27/2025
Primary Sponsor
Natalie Higgins
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AI Summary
- Hospitals must notify the Department of Public Health 90 days before closing the facility or discontinuing any essential health service
- The department must conduct a public hearing when a hospital proposes to discontinue an essential health service or close entirely
- The department will determine whether discontinued services are necessary for preserving access and health status in the hospital's service area
- If the department determines a service is necessary, the hospital cannot proceed with closure of that essential service for 3 years
- Amends Chapter 111, Section 51G of Massachusetts General Laws, with the department responsible for defining "essential health service" by regulation
Legislative Description
Preserving essential services in our hospitals
Last Action
Accompanied a study order, see H5234
3/16/2026
Committee Referrals
Public Health2/27/2025
Full Bill Text
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