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S 0915 - Creates the Executive Office of Health and Policy

Tracking Level: Of Interest
Sponsor: Harvey Peeler (R)
Last Action: 5/9/2024 - Senate - Returned to House with amendments
Senate Committee: MA
House Committee: Judy
Assigned To:
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Staff Analysis of the Legislation

04.23.2024 The House Judiciary Committee gave this bill a favorable report as amended. The amendments insert the House language from H4927; clarifies that a quarantine can't be forced on the citizens of the state without the governor's approval; and adds only that the governor can activate sheriffs and constables in a public health emergency.
04.16.2024 The House Judiciary Constitutional Laws subcommittee gave this bill a favorable report. 
01.31.2024 The Senate Medical Affairs Committee gave this bill a favorable report as amended. The amendment implements statutory changes needed to fully implement Act 60.
01.24.2024 A Senate Medical Affairs subcommittee gave this bill a favorable report.
01.17.2024 A Senate Medical Affairs subcommittee heard testimony and reports on this bill but did not take action.
Summary of the bill as introduced: Creates the Executive Office of Health and Policy to include departments on public health, aging and intellectual disabilities. 


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