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The 194th General Court of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts

Bill H.4012 191st (2019 - 2020)

An Act relative to children’s health and wellness

Bill Information

Sponsor:
House Committee on Ways and Means

Emergency Preamble

Whereas, The deferred operation of this act would tend to defeat its purpose, which is to forthwith improve children’s welfare, therefore it is hereby declared to be an emergency law, necessary for the immediate preservation of the public convenience.

Displaying 19 House Amendments
Amendments to Bill
Khan, Kay Anesthesia coverage for children hospitalized for dental treatment Withdrawn
Whipps, Susannah M. ACES school based health center Withdrawn
Poirier, Elizabeth A. Children's Jewelry Withdrawn
Howitt, Steven S. Ensuring the appropriate and timely payment and residential service placement for children deemed to be a safety risk Withdrawn
McKenna, Joseph D. Adding a Rare Disease Advisory Council Withdrawn
Garballey, Sean Providing for certain health insurance coverage Withdrawn
Garballey, Sean Newborn Enrollment in MassHealth Withdrawn
Decker, Marjorie C. Pediatric Behavioral Health Screening Task Force MABHS Rep Withdrawn
O'Day, James J. Defining Developmental Disabilities Withdrawn
Jones, Jr., Bradley H. Prohibiting female genital mutilation Withdrawn
Decker, Marjorie C. The Office of the Child Advocate Withdrawn
Jones, Jr., Bradley H. Ending child marriage in the Commonwealth Withdrawn
Decker, Marjorie C. The Office of the Child Advocate Withdrawn
Barrows, F. Jay Authorizing the Commonwealth of Massachusetts to establish additional mandated reporters for the purpose of the protection and care of children Withdrawn
Lewis, Jack Patrick Expanding HIV prevention access for young adults Withdrawn
Lewis, Jack Patrick Expanding Hepatitis C Screening Withdrawn
Jones, Jr., Bradley H. Prohibiting female genital mutilation Withdrawn
Dykema, Carolyn C. Ensuring the Health and Safety of Young Children Withdrawn
Michlewitz, Aaron HWM Tech Adopted

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