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MA S1572

Bill

Status

Introduced

2/27/2025

Primary Sponsor

Joan Lovely

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Origin

Senate

194th General Court

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

Full Bill Text

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