S1701
An Act transferring emergency medical services to the executive office of public safety and security
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Bill 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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Primary sponsor
Paul R. Feeney
Cosponsors
James K. Hawkins
Joan B. Lovely
Michael D. Brady
Paul R. Feeney
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Bill S.1701 194th (Current)
An Act transferring emergency medical services to the executive office of public safety and security
By Mr. Feeney, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1701) of Paul R. Feeney for legislation relative to medical services. Public Safety and Homeland Security.
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Bill Information
Bill Information
Presenter: Paul R. Feeney Status: Referred to Senate Committee on Ways and Means
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Bill History
Displaying 4 actions for Bill S.1701
| Date | Branch | Action |
| 2/27/2025 | Senate | Referred to the committee on Public Safety and Homeland Security |
| 2/27/2025 | House | House concurred |
| 5/2/2025 | Joint | Hearing scheduled for 05/07/2025 from 01:00 PM-05:00 PM in A-2 |
| 7/21/2025 | Senate | Bill reported favorably by committee and referred to the committee on Senate Ways and Means |
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