H 4075
An Act relative to enhancing emergency infant care response
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Bill overview
This bill aims to improve the response to emergencies involving infants in Massachusetts. It focuses on ensuring that healthcare providers have the necessary training and resources to effectively care for newborns during critical situations, such as cardiac arrest or respiratory distress. The legislation seeks to standardize protocols and enhance coordination among emergency medical services and hospitals to provide the best possible care for infants in need.
Key provisions
- Requires training for healthcare providers on infant resuscitation techniques.
- Establishes guidelines for the transport of infants requiring emergency care.
- Promotes the availability of specialized equipment for infant care in emergency settings.
- Encourages collaboration between hospitals and EMS agencies.
- Supports the development of a statewide registry of infant emergency care resources.
Who is affected
- Healthcare providers (doctors, nurses, EMTs)
- Hospitals
- Emergency Medical Services (EMS)
- Newborn infants and their families
- The public health system in Massachusetts
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Bill H.4075 194th (Current)
An Act relative to enhancing emergency infant care response
By Representative Cruz of Salem, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 4075) of Manny Cruz relative to enhancing emergency infant care response. Public Health.
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Presenter: Manny Cruz
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Displaying 5 actions for Bill H.4075
| Date | Branch | Action |
| 5/5/2025 | House | Referred to the committee on Public Health |
| 5/8/2025 | Senate | Senate concurred |
| 6/16/2025 | Joint | Hearing scheduled for 06/25/2025 from 10:00 AM-01:00 PM in A-1 |
| 9/11/2025 | House | Reporting date extended to Tuesday, October 21, 2025 |
| 3/16/2026 | House | Accompanied a study order, see H5234 |
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