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The 194th General Court of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts

Bill S.1600 194th (Current)

An Act relative to the safety of Autistic and Alzheimer's individuals

By Mr. O'Connor, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1600) of Patrick M. O'Connor for legislation relative to the safety of Autistic and Alzheimer's individuals. Public Health.

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Bill Information

Presenter:
Patrick M. O'Connor
Status:
Referred to Joint Committee on Public Health

Requires the Prevention and Wellness Advisory Board to promulgate recommendations to the Dept. of Public Health on the use of technology-assisted tracking devices to mitigate risks associated with wandering for certain populations including, but not limited to, individuals with dementia, autism spectrum disorder or Alzheimer’s disease
* The bill summary was created by the Primary Sponsor of the bill; no committee of the General Court certifies the accuracy of its contents.

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