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MA S1615

Bill

Official Source

Status

Introduced

2/27/2025

Primary Sponsor

Jacob Oliveira

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Origin

Senate

194th General Court

AI Summary

  • Requires hospitals to notify a patient's home care agency and primary care doctor about discharge steps, medication instructions, and any updated treatment information upon discharge

  • Amends Chapter 111, Section 236 to mandate hospitals provide clear discharge plans to family caregivers, including clear instructions for caregivers with limited language proficiency

  • Amends Chapter 111, Section 51D to require that medication instructions provided to patients are clear

  • Filed by Senator Jacob R. Oliveira (Hampden, Hampshire and Worcester) on January 17, 2025

Legislative Description

To improve health care coordination and safe discharge

Last Action

Accompanied a study order, see S2790

12/4/2025

Committee Referrals

Public Health2/27/2025

Full Bill Text

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