H 2448
An Act promoting patient safety and equitable access to care
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Bill overview
This bill, H.2448, focuses on improving patient safety and ensuring fair access to healthcare in Massachusetts. Specifically, it addresses registered nurse patient assignment, aiming to create a more equitable distribution of patients among nurses. The bill was referred to the Public Health committee and subsequently heard, with a hearing scheduled for June 23, 2025. It is similar to other bills with the same name.
Key provisions
- Addresses registered nurse patient assignment.
- Aims to improve patient safety.
- Seeks to promote equitable access to care.
- The bill was heard by the Public Health committee.
- A hearing is scheduled for June 23, 2025.
Who is affected
- Registered Nurses
- Patients in Massachusetts
- Healthcare Providers in Massachusetts
Notable changes
- The bill focuses on a specific aspect of nurse staffing – patient assignment.
Sponsors
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Primary sponsor
Natalie M. Higgins
Cosponsors
Adrianne Pusateri Ramos
Christopher Richard Flanagan
Colleen M. Garry
James B. Eldridge
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Bill H.2448 194th (Current)
An Act promoting patient safety and equitable access to care
By Representative Higgins of Leominster, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2448) of Natalie M. Higgins and others relative to registered nurse patient assignment. Public Health.
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Bill Information
Presenter: Natalie M. Higgins
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Bill History
Displaying 6 actions for Bill H.2448
| 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 H5234 |
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