H 2492
An Act require a suitable ride home from the hospital for all cognitively impaired discharges
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Bill overview
This bill aims to ensure that individuals with cognitive impairments who are discharged from hospitals have access to a safe and appropriate ride home. Currently, there isn't a specific requirement to provide transportation for this population, and this legislation seeks to address this gap in care. The bill mandates that suitable transportation be arranged for these individuals upon discharge, prioritizing their safety and well-being. It focuses on improving the support system for individuals with cognitive impairments following hospital stays.
Key provisions
- Requires hospitals to arrange for a suitable ride home for patients with cognitive impairments.
- Addresses the lack of a specific transportation provision for this vulnerable population.
- Focuses on ensuring safe and reliable transportation after hospital discharge.
- Relates to the Public Health sector.
Who is affected
- Individuals with cognitive impairments
- Hospitals
- Families of individuals with cognitive impairments
- Healthcare providers
Notable changes
- Introduces a new requirement for hospitals to provide transportation for cognitively impaired patients upon discharge.
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Primary sponsor
John J. Marsi
Cosponsors
Colleen M. Garry
John J. Marsi
Joseph D. McKenna
Patrick Joseph Kearney
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Bill H.2492 194th (Current)
An Act require a suitable ride home from the hospital for all cognitively impaired discharges
By Representative Marsi of Dudley, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2492) of John J. Marsi and Joseph D. McKenna relative to transportation from medical centers for cognitively impaired discharges. Public Health.
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Presenter: John J. Marsi
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Bill History
Displaying 6 actions for Bill H.2492
| Date | Branch | Action |
| 2/27/2025 | House | Referred to the committee on Public Health |
| 2/27/2025 | Senate | Senate concurred |
| 6/16/2025 | Joint | Hearing scheduled for 06/23/2025 from 09:00 AM-01:00 PM in A-1 |
| 6/16/2025 | Joint | Hearing rescheduled to 06/23/2025 from 09:00 AM-01:00 PM in B-1 |
| 9/11/2025 | House | Reporting date extended to Tuesday, October 21, 2025 |
| 3/16/2026 | House | Accompanied a study order, see H5235 |
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