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MA S1574

Bill

Status

Introduced

2/27/2025

Primary Sponsor

Paul Mark

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Origin

Senate

194th General Court

AI Summary

  • Requires the Department of Public Health to create regulations establishing a state receivership process for hospitals and free-standing clinics that provide essential health services
  • State receivership would apply when a facility closes without providing the required 90-day advance notice
  • State receivership would also apply when the department determines a closure would discontinue services necessary for preserving healthcare access in the facility's service area
  • Regulations must include a mechanism and funding source for the receivership process
  • Amends Chapter 111, Section 51G of the Massachusetts General Laws

Legislative Description

Preserving access to hospital services

Last Action

Hearing rescheduled to 09/29/2025 from 09:00 AM-11:30 AM in A-2 and Virtual Hearing updated to New End Time

9/29/2025

Committee Referrals

Public Health2/27/2025

Full Bill Text

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