Massachusetts 194th General Court Status: Introduced 1 R cosponsors

H2492 — An Act require a suitable ride home from the hospital for all cognitively impaired discharges

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    Introduced
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    In Committee
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    Passed House
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    Passed Senate
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    To Executive
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    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This bill is no longer active — its legislative session has ended, so there is no live prognosis.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.

In plain language

This bill ensures cognitively impaired patients have a suitable ride home from the hospital.

The bill mandates that hospitals provide a suitable ride home for patients who are cognitively impaired upon discharge. This is aimed at ensuring their safety and well-being as they leave the hospital.

What this means for you
  • Families: Families of cognitively impaired patients can expect better support in arranging safe transport home from the hospital.

Summary

An Act require a suitable ride home from the hospital for all cognitively impaired discharges

Bill Text

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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 H2492 do?
An Act require a suitable ride home from the hospital for all cognitively impaired discharges
Who sponsors H2492?
H2492 is sponsored by John J. Marsi (Republican).
What is the current status of H2492?
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.
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