An Act studying the mental health impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic on frontline, direct care nurses

This bill mandates a study by Massachusetts' health policy commission on the mental health impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic specifically on frontline, direct care nurses. The study will examine pandemic-related trauma, identify current mental health resources available to nurses, and recommend improvements to support their well-being. It requires input from nurses, healthcare providers, mental health experts, and relevant state agencies. The commission must submit a final report with findings and legislative recommendations by December 31, 2026. The bill does not create new programs or funding but focuses on gathering data to inform future policy.