An Act recognizing EMS as a disease dangerous to the public health, requiring inclusion in MAVEN, establishing the Massachusetts EMS registry and requiring biennial reporting as part of population health trends
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- Introduced
- Passed House
- Passed Senate
- To Governor
- Became Law
Overview
This bill aims to recognize electromagnetic sensitivity (EMS) as a public health concern in Massachusetts. It requires the Department of Public Health to include EMS on a list of diseases dangerous to public health and establishes a Massachusetts EMS registry. The registry will track EMS cases and require biennial reporting as part of broader population health trends, integrating EMS data into existing public health monitoring systems.
Key provisions
- Adding electromagnetic sensitivity (EMS) to the list of diseases dangerous to public health.
- Establishing a Massachusetts EMS registry.
- Requiring biennial reporting of EMS data as part of population health trends.
- The Department of Public Health will oversee the EMS registry.
Who is affected
- Individuals experiencing electromagnetic sensitivity (EMS).
- The Massachusetts Department of Public Health.
- Public health researchers and analysts.
Notable changes
- This bill introduces EMS as a recognized public health concern within Massachusetts.
- It mandates the collection and reporting of data related to EMS, which was previously not systematically tracked.
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