An Act transferring emergency medical services to the executive office of public safety and security
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Progress
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- Introduced
- Passed Senate
- Passed House
- To Governor
- Became Law
Overview
This bill proposes to transfer the administration of emergency medical services in Massachusetts to the Executive Office of Public Safety and Security. Currently, emergency medical services are overseen by the Department of Public Health. The bill aims to consolidate oversight and potentially improve coordination within the state’s public safety agencies. It seeks to streamline the management and regulation of these critical services.
Key provisions
- Transfer of emergency medical services administration to the Executive Office of Public Safety and Security.
- Consolidation of oversight functions related to emergency medical services.
- Potential for improved coordination between public safety agencies.
- The bill was referred to the Senate Committee on Ways and Means.
Who is affected
- Emergency medical services providers
- Patients receiving emergency medical services
- The Executive Office of Public Safety and Security
- The Department of Public Health
- Massachusetts residents
Notable changes
- Shifts responsibility for emergency medical services from the Department of Public Health to the Executive Office of Public Safety and Security.
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5 on record
Primary sponsor
Cosponsors
James K. Hawkins
Michael D. Brady
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