H 159 Massachusetts House · 193rd Legislature (2023-2024)

An Act to establish an acquired brain injury advisory board

This bill proposes the creation of an Acquired Brain Injury Advisory Board in Massachusetts to review services and public policies for individuals with acquired brain injuries and their families. The board would be composed of state officials, healthcare leaders, and eight members appointed by the Governor, including people with acquired brain injuries, their family members, and community providers. Its main duties would involve analyzing data on brain injuries, monitoring the implementation of existing service recommendations, and advising on the annual state strategic plan for brain injury care.
Bill status passed 3 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Feb 2023
Committee Review
Feb 2023
Senate Passage
Feb 2023
Governor
Introduced Feb 16, 2023 Last action Mar 18, 2024
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This bill passed the Senate. No roll call record of that vote is available.
Full legislative history

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Total actions
4
Key actions
1
Committee
1
Feb 16, 2023
Upper · Passed
Senate concurred
upper
Feb 16, 2023
Committee
Referred to the committee on Children, Families and Persons with Disabilities
lower
1 primary · 26 co-sponsors

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