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MA H766

Bill

Status

Introduced

2/27/2025

Primary Sponsor

Paul Donato

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Origin

House of Representatives

194th General Court

AI Summary

  • Requires all acute-care hospitals in Massachusetts to include a registered nurse with a current unencumbered license as a sitting and voting member on their governing board
  • Requires all nursing homes to include a registered nurse with a current unencumbered license as a sitting and voting member on their governing board
  • The nurse board member must participate in developing the organization's strategic plan, structure, systems, policies, and programs
  • Amends Chapter 111, Sections 51 and 71 of Massachusetts General Laws
  • Filed January 16, 2025 by Representative Paul J. Donato (35th Middlesex) and co-sponsored by John Francis Moran (9th Suffolk)

Legislative Description

Relative to acute hospital and nursing home governance

Last Action

Reported by committee to Clerk’s Office for processing, will accompany a study order

9/3/2025

Committee Referrals

Elder Affairs2/27/2025

Full Bill Text

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