An Act authorizing the University of Massachusetts Building Authority to purchase and construct a hospital in the town of Norwood to be operated by UMass Memorial Health Care, Inc
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- Introduced
- Passed Senate
- Passed House
- To Governor
- Became Law
Overview
This bill authorizes the University of Massachusetts Building Authority to purchase land and construct a new hospital in Norwood, Massachusetts. The hospital will be operated by UMass Memorial Health Care, Inc. An emergency preamble was included, citing the need to preserve public health if the act is delayed.
Key provisions
- Authorizes the University of Massachusetts Building Authority to purchase land in Norwood.
- Authorizes the University of Massachusetts Building Authority to construct a new hospital.
- Specifies that UMass Memorial Health Care, Inc. will operate the hospital.
- Includes an emergency clause to expedite the process.
- Designates the committee responsible for reviewing the bill.
Who is affected
- Residents of Norwood, Massachusetts
- Patients served by UMass Memorial Health Care, Inc.
- The University of Massachusetts Building Authority
- UMass Memorial Health Care, Inc.
- The State of Massachusetts
Notable changes
- Establishes a framework for the construction and operation of a new hospital in Norwood.
- Delegates authority to the University of Massachusetts Building Authority.
- Designates UMass Memorial Health Care, Inc. as the operator.
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Sponsors
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Primary sponsor
Michael F. Rush
Cosponsor
Michael F. Rush
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