By Ms. Barber of Somerville, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1129) of Christine P. Barber and others relative to providing Medicaid coverage for tobacco cessation programs and information. Health Care Financing.
By Ms. Hogan of Stow, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1914) of Kate Hogan and others relative to requirements of certain health care applicants and trainees. Public Health.
By Ms. Keefe of Worcester, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1170) of Mary S. Keefe and others for legislation to establish a community health center nurse practitioner residency program for the purposes of recruiting and retaining nurse practitioners at community health centers. Health Care Financing.
By Mr. Mark of Peru, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1180) of Paul W. Mark and others relative to the the maximum amount of deductibles and copayments for covered services for active and retired employees, their dependents and the survivors of deceased public employees. Health Care Financing.
By Ms. Keefe of Worcester, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1651) of Mary S. Keefe and others for legislation to establish a strong communities and workforce development fund to be reinvested in communities affected by incarceration. Labor and Workforce Development.
By Ms. Chandler, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1213) of Harriette L. Chandler, Jason M. Lewis, Michael D. Brady, Walter F. Timilty and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to safe patient handling in certain health facilities. Public Health.
By Ms. Lovely, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1297) of Joan B. Lovely, Diana DiZoglio, Brian M. Ashe, José F. Tosado and other members of the General Court for legislation recognizing pharmacists as healthcare providers. Public Health.
Senate, June 22, 2020 -- The committee on Public Health to whom was referred the petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2657) (subject to Joint Rule 12) of James B. Eldridge, James Arciero, Steven Ultrino, Peter Capano and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to patient safety in nursing homes, reports the accompanying bill (Senate, No. 2773).
Senate, June 22, 2020 -- The committee on Elder Affairs, to whom was referred the petitions (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 365) of Patricia D. Jehlen, Steven Ultrino, Brian M. Ashe, Denise Provost and other members of the General Court for legislation to authorize the option of providing basic common sense health services for residents of assisted living residences; and (accompanied by bill, House, No. 625) of Smitty Pignatelli, Paul McMurtry and Danielle W. Gregoire for legislation to authorize the option of providing basic common sense health services for residents of assisted living residences, reports the accompanying bill (Senate, No. 2774).
June 8, 2020 -- The committee on Public Health to whom was referred the petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1208) of William N. Brownsberger, Louis L. Kafka, Harriette L. Chandler, Brian M. Ashe and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to end of life options, reports recommending that the accompanying bill (Senate, No. 2745) ought to pass.
