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MA H2534
Bill
Status
Introduced
2/27/2025
Primary Sponsor
Margaret Scarsdale
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AI Summary
- Requires the Department of Public Health to create regulations establishing a state receivership process for hospitals and free-standing clinics providing essential health services
- Receivership applies to facilities that close without providing the required 90-day notice
- Receivership also applies when the department determines a closure would discontinue services necessary for preserving access and health status in the service area
- Regulations must include a mechanism and funding source for the receivership process
- Amends Chapter 111, Section 51G of the General Laws by adding this new subsection
Legislative Description
Preserving access to hospital services
Last Action
Accompanied a study order, see H5234
3/16/2026
Committee Referrals
Public Health2/27/2025
Full Bill Text
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