An Act relative to preventing discrimination against persons with disabilities in the provision of health care
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- Introduced
- Passed House
- Passed Senate
- To Governor
- Became Law
Overview
This bill aims to ensure that people with disabilities receive equal access to and quality of health care services in Massachusetts. It seeks to prevent discrimination based on disability in various aspects of healthcare, including access to treatment, information, and support. The bill intends to promote inclusivity and equitable healthcare outcomes for individuals with disabilities. It builds upon previous attempts to address similar issues.
Key provisions
- Requires healthcare providers to provide accommodations for patients with disabilities.
- Establishes a process for reporting and addressing discrimination complaints.
- Promotes the availability of accessible healthcare facilities and information.
- Ensures that healthcare providers are trained on disability awareness and inclusion.
- Mandates that healthcare entities develop and implement policies to prevent discrimination.
- Requires healthcare providers to provide information in accessible formats.
- Supports the development of a registry of healthcare providers who meet accessibility standards.
- Expands the definition of disability to encompass a broader range of impairments.
Who is affected
- People with disabilities
- Healthcare providers
- Healthcare facilities
- The healthcare industry
- Patients
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35 on record
Primary sponsor
Cosponsors
Carmine Lawrence Gentile
Christopher Hendricks
Daniel Cahill
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