H2826
An Act relative to impairment of health caused by infectious disease
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Bill overview
This bill addresses the impact of infectious diseases on public health in Massachusetts. It seeks to examine and potentially improve the understanding and response to impairment of health caused by these diseases. The bill’s current status involves committee review and scheduling a public hearing to gather information and perspectives on the issue. It is part of a series of similar bills addressing this topic.
Key provisions
- Scheduling a public hearing to discuss the impact of infectious diseases.
- Examining the causes and consequences of impairment of health due to infectious diseases.
- Gathering information from relevant stakeholders.
- Potentially informing future legislation or policies related to infectious disease control.
- Reviewing existing data and research on the topic.
Who is affected
- Public health officials
- Healthcare providers
- Individuals affected by infectious diseases
- Massachusetts residents
- The general public
Notable changes
- The bill is part of a series of similar legislative efforts.
- It is currently under review by the House Committee on Public Service.
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Primary sponsor
Michael J. Finn
Cosponsor
Michael J. Finn
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Bill H.2826 194th (Current)
An Act relative to impairment of health caused by infectious disease
By Representative Finn of West Springfield, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2826) of Michael J. Finn for legislation relative to impairment of health caused by infectious disease. Public Service.
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Bill Information
Presenter: Michael J. Finn Status: Referred to House Committee on Bills in the Third Reading
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Bill History
Displaying 8 actions for Bill H.2826
| Date | Branch | Action |
| 2/27/2025 | House | Referred to the committee on Public Service |
| 2/27/2025 | Senate | Senate concurred |
| 9/11/2025 | Joint | Hearing scheduled for 09/22/2025 from 01:00 PM-05:00 PM in A-2 |
| 9/22/2025 | Joint | Hearing rescheduled to 09/22/2025 from 01:00 PM-03:10 PM in A-2 and Virtual Hearing updated to New End Time |
| 1/20/2026 | House | Bill reported favorably by committee and referred to the committee on House Steering, Policy and Scheduling |
| 2/17/2026 | House | Committee reported that the matter be placed in the Orders of the Day for the next sitting |
| 2/17/2026 | House | Rules suspended |
| 2/17/2026 | House | Read second and ordered to a third reading |
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