Massachusetts 194th General Court Status: Introduced 1 D cosponsors

H2463 — An Act relative to proper classification of health care workers during a public health emergency

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  1. 1
    Introduced
  2. 2
    In Committee
  3. 3
    Passed House
  4. 4
    Passed Senate
  5. 5
    To Executive
  6. 6
    Enacted

This bill died with 194th General Court. It reached “Introduced” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.

This bill is no longer active — its legislative session has ended, so there is no live prognosis. It would have to be reintroduced in the current session to move again.

Summary

An Act relative to proper classification of health care workers during a public health emergency

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The bill mandates that funeral home directors and workers receive prioritized access to vaccinations in public health emergencies when supply is insufficient.

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    Section 5A ¾ - Notwithstanding any general or special law to contrary, Whenever the commissioner determines that the inoculation of the general public by, or the administration to the general public of, any antitoxin, serum, vaccine or other analogous product is essential in the interest of the public health, and that supply for universal administration is insufficient, the department shall ensure that funeral home directors and funeral workers are included in the same category as health care providers in terms of prioritization of access.

    This addition establishes a new requirement for the inclusion of funeral home directors and workers in vaccination prioritization during public health emergencies.

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1 sponsors · 0 co-sponsors · 203 not signed on

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Not signed on (203)

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Frequently asked questions

What does H2463 do?
An Act relative to proper classification of health care workers during a public health emergency
Who sponsors H2463?
H2463 is sponsored by Sally P. Kerans (Democrat).
What is the current status of H2463?
This bill died with 194th General Court. It reached “Introduced” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.
Where can I track H2463?
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