An Act relative to medical health and fitness facilities
This bill establishes new safety and operational standards for "Medical Health and Fitness Facilities" (MHFF) seeking official recognition in Massachusetts. It requires facilities to implement strict protocols including social distancing, medical oversight via a Medical Advisory Board, mandatory health screenings (temperature checks, health forms), specific staffing qualifications (like a licensed Medical Director), EPA-approved cleaning schedules, and non-thermal plasma air purification units meeting defined efficacy standards. These requirements directly affect wellness facilities aiming to become certified MHFFs, mandating changes to their physical layout, medical services, staff roles, and daily operations to meet state safety benchmarks. The bill focuses on enhancing facility safety and medical program quality rather than creating new services.
Bill status
passed
3 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Feb 2025
Committee Review
Feb 2025
Senate Passage
Feb 2025
Governor
Introduced Feb 27, 2025
Last action Dec 22, 2025
Floor votes
How they voted
This bill passed the Senate. No roll call record of that vote is available.
Full legislative history
Actions timeline
Total actions
6
Key actions
1
Committee
1
Feb 27, 2025
Upper · Passed
Senate concurred
upper
Feb 27, 2025
Committee
Referred to the committee on Public Health
lower
1 primary · 0 co-sponsors
Sponsors
Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Paul McMurtry
DDemocratic
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