H 732 Massachusetts House · 193rd Legislature (2023-2024)

An Act to strengthen the Commonwealth's strategic preparedness stockpiles

This bill establishes a permanent emergency stockpile of essential supplies, such as personal protective equipment and medications, to be used during public health emergencies. It requires the state Department of Public Health to work with agencies like MEMA to plan for three specific groups: healthcare settings, educational institutions, and the general public. The legislation mandates regular reporting on stockpile levels and funding, along with biennial reviews to update supply models and ensure the resources remain effective and up-to-date.
Bill status passed 3 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Feb 2023
Committee Review
Feb 2024
Senate Passage
Feb 2023
Governor
Introduced Feb 16, 2023 Last action Feb 26, 2024
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This bill passed the Senate. No roll call record of that vote is available.
Full legislative history

Actions timeline

Total actions
4
Key actions
2
Committee
2
Feb 26, 2024
Lower · Passed
Bill reported favorably by committee and referred to the committee on House Ways and Means
lower
Feb 16, 2023
Upper · Passed
Senate concurred
upper
Feb 16, 2023
Committee
Referred to the committee on Emergency Preparedness and Management
lower
1 primary · 3 co-sponsors

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