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MA H2492
Bill
Status
Introduced
2/27/2025
Primary Sponsor
John Marsi
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AI Summary
- Hospitals and medical facilities must verify that patients have secured suitable transportation before discharge if they meet specific criteria
- Covered patients include those who underwent surgery requiring anesthesia, have developmental disabilities (as defined in 115 CMR 2.01 or 118 CMR 2.02), are hospitalized for substance abuse treatment, or suffer from Alzheimer's disease or dementia
- Hospitals are not legally required to provide or arrange transportation for these patients—only to confirm transport has been secured
- Amends Chapter 111 of the General Laws by adding new Section 245
Legislative Description
Require a suitable ride home from the hospital for all cognitively impaired discharges
Last Action
Accompanied a study order, see H5235
3/16/2026
Committee Referrals
Public Health2/27/2025
Full Bill Text
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