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MA H285
Bill
Status
Introduced
2/27/2025
Primary Sponsor
Greg Schwartz
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AI Summary
- Physical and mental health services for children in state custody must meet or exceed pediatric community standards set by the American Academy of Pediatrics, including preventative care, health promotion, and continuity of care
- Amends Chapter 18A of Massachusetts General Laws to strengthen health care requirements for children under Department of Children and Families oversight
- Assigns responsibility for monitoring and enforcing medical contracts to improve care access and quality for children in DCF custody
- Filed on January 15, 2025 by Representative Greg Schwartz (12th Middlesex) and referred to the Committee on Children, Families and Persons with Disabilities
Legislative Description
Relative to health care quality for children and youth
Last Action
Accompanied a new draft, see H5091
2/11/2026
Committee Referrals
Children, Families and Persons with Disabilities2/27/2025
Full Bill Text
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