H 2492

Massachusetts House bill in Session 194.

Status: failed. Latest action: March 16, 2026.

An Act require a suitable ride home from the hospital for all cognitively impaired discharges.

Bill ID MA-194-H-2492
Session 194
Status failed
Committee Public Health
House failed 2026-03-16
Healthcare
Summary

Chapter 111 of the General Laws, as appearing in the 2022 Official Edition, is hereby amended by inserting the following new section:- Section 245 ... (b.) The patient qualifies as a ...

Sponsor
Marsi, John J.
Official Source Back to Bills
Actions Timeline
Date Event Detail
2025-02-27 Introduced Bill introduced
2026-03-16 Status failed
2026-03-16 Latest Action Accompanied a study order, see H5235
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