An Act recognizing EMS as a disease dangerous to the public health, requiring inclusion in MAVEN, establishing the Massachusetts EMS registry and requiring biennial reporting as part of population health trends
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- Introduced
- Passed House
- Passed Senate
- To Governor
- Became Law
Overview
This bill seeks to recognize electromagnetic sensitivity (EMS) as a public health concern in Massachusetts. It directs the Department of Public Health to include EMS on a list of diseases dangerous to public health and establishes a Massachusetts EMS registry. The registry will require biennial reporting of population health trends related to EMS, aiming to better understand and address potential health impacts.
Key provisions
- Designates electromagnetic sensitivity (EMS) as a disease dangerous to public health.
- Requires the Department of Public Health to include EMS in relevant public health lists.
- Establishes a Massachusetts EMS registry.
- Mandates biennial reporting of population health trends related to EMS.
Who is affected
- Individuals experiencing electromagnetic sensitivity (EMS)
- The Massachusetts Department of Public Health
- Public health researchers and analysts
Notable changes
- This bill introduces a formal recognition of EMS as a public health issue in Massachusetts.
- The establishment of a registry will allow for data collection and analysis related to EMS prevalence and potential health effects.
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