S 1557
An Act relative to vaccines and preventing future disease outbreaks
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Bill overview
This bill, S.1557, aimed to address vaccine access and prevent future disease outbreaks in Massachusetts. It sought to strengthen public health measures related to vaccinations and improve strategies for responding to and mitigating outbreaks of infectious diseases. The bill likely included provisions related to vaccine distribution, public awareness campaigns, and potentially enhanced reporting requirements for disease surveillance. Ultimately, the bill failed to pass the legislature.
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James B. Eldridge
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Bill S.1557 194th (Current)
An Act relative to vaccines and preventing future disease outbreaks
By Mr. Kennedy, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1557) of Edward J. Kennedy and James B. Eldridge for legislation relative to vaccines and preventing future disease outbreaks. Public Health.
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Presenter: Edward J. Kennedy
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Bill History
Displaying 4 actions for Bill S.1557
| Date | Branch | Action |
| 2/27/2025 | Senate | Referred to the committee on Public Health |
| 2/27/2025 | House | House concurred |
| 6/2/2025 | Joint | Hearing scheduled for 06/06/2025 from 10:00 AM-05:30 PM in Gardner Auditorium |
| 12/18/2025 | Senate | Accompanied a study order (under JR10), see S2888 |
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