By Representative Cusack of Braintree and Senator Timilty, a joint petition (subject to Joint Rule 12) of Mark J. Cusack, Walter F. Timilty and others relative to the retirement benefits of Brian Murphy, a uniformed member of the Department of State Police. Public Service.
By Ms. Moran, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2808) (subject to Joint Rule 12) of Susan L. Moran, Patrick M. O'Connor and Kathleen R. LaNatra for legislation relative to retirement benefits for Joseph Suppa. Public Service.
By Representative Cataldo of Concord, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3150) of Simon Cataldo and others relative to clean energy, equity, and innovation within municipal utilities. Telecommunications, Utilities and Energy.
By Representative Cutler of Pembroke, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2493) of Josh S. Cutler and others for legislation to further regulate the retirement rights of certain employees of Plymouth County. Public Service.
By Representative Philips of Sharon, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2250) of Edward R. Philips and others for legislation to improve outcomes for sudden cardiac arrest by providing additional safeguards and resources. Public Health.
Maddy summaryThis bill amends Massachusetts state laws to streamline nursing home admissions for children and young adults up to age twenty-two who require short-term skilled nursing or rehabilitation services. Under the new provisions, these individuals can be admitted to a nursing home immediately upon referral from their primary care physician or hospital discharge team, bypassing the usual requirement for prior certification by the Department of Public Health's Multi-Disciplinary Medical Review Team. The legislation defines short-term care as services lasting up to one year, while long-term care remains subject to the existing certification process. Additionally, the bill clarifies that the medical review team must include a majority of independent health professionals and cannot deny certification based on factors such as sex, nationality, or source of payment.
By Representative Kane of Shrewsbury, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2205) of Hannah Kane and others relative to date labels on food packaging of products. Public Health.
By Representative LaNatra of Kingston, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2219) of Kathleen R. LaNatra and Christopher Hendricks relative to certified medical assistant administration of immunization. Public Health.
By Representative Lawn of Watertown, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2221) of John J. Lawn, Jr., and others that the Department of Public Health establish a voluntary certification training program for care of certain patients with intellectual and developmental disabilities including autism. Public Health.
By Representative Garlick of Needham, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3040) of Denise C. Garlick and others relative to providing for hybrid access to public meetings. State Administration and Regulatory Oversight.
