H 4767
An Act requiring health care employers to develop and implement programs to prevent workplace violence
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Bill overview
This bill requires Massachusetts health care employers to create and put into action programs designed to stop workplace violence. The emergency preamble indicates that the law is being enacted immediately to address a critical public safety concern. The bill aims to improve the safety and well-being of healthcare workers by proactively addressing the issue of violence in the workplace.
Key provisions
- Health care employers must develop workplace violence prevention programs.
- These programs must address risk assessment and management.
- The programs should include training for staff.
- Employers must report incidents of workplace violence.
- The Department of Public Health will provide guidance and resources.
- The bill establishes a reporting system for workplace violence incidents.
- Employers must regularly review and update their prevention programs.
Who is affected
- Health care employers
- Healthcare workers
- Patients
- Massachusetts Department of Public Health
Notable changes
- The bill mandates a proactive approach to preventing workplace violence, rather than simply responding to incidents.
- It establishes a framework for employers to systematically assess and manage violence risks.
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Primary sponsor
House Committee on Ways and Means
Cosponsors
Adrian C. Madaro
Adrianne Pusateri Ramos
Antonio F. D. Cabral
Brian W. Murray
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Bill H.4767 194th (Current)
An Act requiring health care employers to develop and implement programs to prevent workplace violence
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Bill Information
Sponsor: House Committee on Ways and Means Status: Referred to Senate Committee on Ways and Means
Emergency Preamble
Whereas, The deferred operation of this act would tend to defeat its purpose, which is to require health care employers to develop and implement programs to prevent workplace violence, therefore it is hereby declared to be an emergency law, necessary for the immediate preservation of the public safety.
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Bill History
Displaying 9 actions for Bill H.4767
| Date | Branch | Action |
| 11/18/2025 | House | Reported from the committee on House Ways and Means |
| 11/18/2025 | House | Pending new draft of H2655 |
| 11/19/2025 | House | New draft of H2655 |
| 11/19/2025 | House | Ordered to a third reading |
| 11/19/2025 | House | Rules suspended |
| 11/19/2025 | House | Read third |
| 11/19/2025 | House | Amendment 1 adopted, as changed |
| 11/19/2025 | House | Passed to be engrossed - 158 YEAS to 0 NAYS (See YEA and NAY No. 114 ) |
| 11/24/2025 | Senate | Read; and referred to the committee on Senate Ways and Means |
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