Massachusetts bills · 194th Legislature (2025-2026)
Massachusetts S 1535
An Act relative to safe patient handling and mobility in certain health facilities
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed Senate
- Passed House
- To Governor
- Became law
Sponsors
- Paul R. Feeney (Democratic)
Cosponsors (5)
- Susannah M. Whipps (Independent)
- Thomas M. Stanley (Democratic)
- Vanna Howard (Democratic)
- Manny Cruz (Democratic)
- Michael D. Brady (Democratic)
Summary
Official abstract published by the Massachusetts legislature· summary
By Mr. Feeney, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1535) of Paul R. Feeney, Susannah M. Whipps, Thomas M. Stanley, Vanna Howard and other members of the General Court for legislation to ensure safe patient handling and mobility in certain health facilities through the use of mechanical lifting devices. Public Health.
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Roll-call votes
No recorded votes on this bill.
Actions
- Jan 29, 2026 · Senate
Accompanied a study order, see S2931 - Sep 4, 2025 · Senate
Bill reported favorably by committee and referred to the committee on Health Care Financing - Jun 16, 2025 · Legislature
Hearing rescheduled to 06/23/2025 from 09:00 AM-01:00 PM in B-1 - Jun 16, 2025 · Legislature
Hearing scheduled for 06/23/2025 from 09:00 AM-01:00 PM in A-1 - Feb 27, 2025 · House
House concurred - Feb 27, 2025 · Senate
Referred to the committee on Public Health