By Mrs. Haddad of Somerset, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1064) of Patricia A. Haddad and others relative to creating a pilot program to transfer high acuity behavioral health and dual diagnosis patients away from overcrowded emergency departments. Mental Health, Substance Use and Recovery.
Sponsored bills
By Ms. DiZoglio of Methuen, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2447) of Diana DiZoglio and others relative to the fees charged for the certification of firefighters as emergency medical technicians. Public Health.
By Mr. Scibak of South Hadley, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 195) of John W. Scibak and others relative to the accessibility of hearing aids. Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure.
By Mr. Cutler of Duxbury, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 602) of Josh S. Cutler and others relative to hospital profit transparency and fairness and the establishment of a Medicaid reimbursement enhancement fund. Health Care Financing.
By Mrs. Haddad of Somerset, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1065) of Patricia A. Haddad and others relative to creating intensive stabilization and treatment units within the Department of Mental Health. Mental Health, Substance Use and Recovery.
By Ms. Malia of Boston, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2216) of Elizabeth A. Malia and others for legislation to provide for primary and preventative health care services for certain children. Health Care Financing.
By Ms. O'Connor Ives, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 144) of Kathleen O'Connor Ives, Jay R. Kaufman, Diana DiZoglio, James M. Kelcourse and other members of the General Court for legislation to provide increased access to hearing aids. Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure.
By Representatives DuBois of Brockton and Puppolo of Springfield, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 416) of Michelle M. DuBois and others for legislation to impose a penalty for the filthy and dirty confinement of certain farm animals. Environment, Natural Resources and Agriculture.
By Ms. Cronin of Easton, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1144) of Claire D. Cronin and others relative to safe patient handling in certain health facilities. Public Health.
By Ms. Chandler, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1167) of Harriette L. Chandler, Steven Ultrino, Barbara A. L'Italien, Danielle W. Gregoire and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to safe patient handling in certain health facilities. Public Health.