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MA H4048

Bill

Official Source

Status

Introduced

4/22/2025

Primary Sponsor

Shirley Arriaga

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Origin

House of Representatives

194th General Court

AI Summary

  • Requires all hospital staff and visitors to wear medical or surgical masks in surgical intensive care units when patients are present
  • Applies specifically to intensive care units within commonwealth-operated hospitals that specialize in post-surgical care
  • Mandates hospitals post conspicuous signage informing visitors of the mask requirement
  • Authorizes the Health Policy Commission to promulgate regulations necessary for implementation
  • Amends Chapter 111 of the General Laws by adding new Section 231A

Legislative Description

To reduce infection rate post surgery

Last Action

Accompanied a study order, see H5234

3/16/2026

Committee Referrals

Public Health4/22/2025

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