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MA H2534

Bill

Status

Introduced

2/27/2025

Primary Sponsor

Margaret Scarsdale

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Origin

House of Representatives

194th General Court

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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