S 714
An Act to strengthen the control of contagious and infectious diseases in the Commonwealth
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Bill overview
This bill aims to enhance the Commonwealth’s ability to manage and control contagious and infectious diseases. It seeks to strengthen existing public health measures and protocols. The legislation intends to improve the state’s preparedness and response capabilities to such outbreaks. It also addresses related issues like access to medication and potential legal presumptions related to infectious diseases.
Key provisions
- Strengthening public health measures for managing contagious and infectious diseases.
- Improving the Commonwealth’s preparedness for disease outbreaks.
- Addressing barriers to access to prevention medication, specifically for HIV.
- Potentially establishing legal presumptions related to death or disability caused by infectious diseases.
Who is affected
- The general public of Massachusetts
- Healthcare providers
- Public health officials
- Individuals at risk of contracting infectious diseases
Notable changes
- The bill may establish legal presumptions regarding death or disability resulting from infectious diseases.
- It aims to improve access to HIV prevention medication.
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Bill S.714 194th (Current)
An Act to strengthen the control of contagious and infectious diseases in the Commonwealth
By Mr. Cyr, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 714) of Julian Cyr for legislation to strengthen the control of contagious and infectious diseases in the Commonwealth. Financial Services.
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Presenter: Julian Cyr
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Bill History
Displaying 5 actions for Bill S.714
| Date | Branch | Action |
| 2/27/2025 | Senate | Referred to the committee on Financial Services |
| 2/27/2025 | House | House concurred |
| 9/26/2025 | Joint | Hearing scheduled for 10/08/2025 from 10:30 AM-02:30 PM in Gardner Auditorium |
| 1/8/2026 | Senate | Bill reported favorably by committee and referred to the committee on Health Care Financing |
| 2/26/2026 | Senate | Accompanied a study order, see S2972 |
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