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MA H2463
Bill
Status
2/27/2025
Primary Sponsor
Sally Kerans
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AI Summary
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Amends Chapter 111 of the General Laws by adding Section 5A ¾ to address vaccine prioritization during public health emergencies
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Requires the Department of Public Health to classify funeral home directors and funeral workers in the same priority category as health care providers for vaccine access
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Applies when the commissioner determines public inoculation is essential and vaccine supply is insufficient for universal distribution
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Covers access to antitoxins, serums, vaccines, and other analogous medical products during emergencies
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Filed by Representative Sally P. Kerans (13th Essex) on January 14, 2025; similar legislation (H.2207) was filed in the 2023-2024 session
Legislative Description
Relative to proper classification of health care workers during a public health emergency
Last Action
Reporting date extended to Wednesday, March 18, 2026
12/8/2025