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MA S1572
Bill
AI Summary
- Requires all acute-care hospitals in Massachusetts to include a registered nurse as a sitting and voting member on their governing board
- The nurse must hold a current, unencumbered license from the Massachusetts Board of Registration in Nursing
- The governing entity covered is the body responsible for developing the hospital's strategic plan, structure, systems, policies, and programs
- Amends Section 51 of Chapter 111 of Massachusetts General Laws
- Similar legislation (Senate No. 1404) was filed in the 2023-2024 legislative session
Legislative Description
Relative to acute hospital governance
Last Action
Accompanied a study order, see S2972
2/26/2026
Committee Referrals
Health Care Financing1/8/2026
Public Health2/27/2025
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