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MA H2463

Bill

Status

Introduced

2/27/2025

Primary Sponsor

Sally Kerans

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Origin

House of Representatives

194th General Court

AI Summary

  • Amends Chapter 111 of the General Laws by adding Section 5A ¾ to address vaccine prioritization during public health emergencies

  • 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

  • Applies when the commissioner determines public inoculation is essential and vaccine supply is insufficient for universal distribution

  • Covers access to antitoxins, serums, vaccines, and other analogous medical products during emergencies

  • 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

Committee Referrals

Health Care Financing7/24/2025
Public Health2/27/2025

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