Bill Commons

MA S 538

in committee

An Act relative to emergency response and preparedness in the event of a surge in pediatric or adult hospitalizations

Massachusetts · 2025-2026 Regular Session (194th General Court) · upper

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Did MA S 538 pass?

Not yet. MA S 538 is in committee and has not come to a final vote. Latest recorded action (2026-02-26): Accompanied a study order, see S2972

What is MA S 538 about?

By Mr. Driscoll, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 538) of William J. Driscoll, Jr. relative to emergency response and preparedness in the event of surges in pediatric or adult hospitalizations. Emergency Preparedness and Management.

Who sponsors MA S 538?

William J. Driscoll, Jr. is the primary sponsor of MA S 538.

Description

By Mr. Driscoll, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 538) of William J. Driscoll, Jr. relative to emergency response and preparedness in the event of surges in pediatric or adult hospitalizations. Emergency Preparedness and Management.

Introduced
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Latest action
2026-02-26 — Accompanied a study order, see S2972
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Sponsors

  • William J. Driscoll, Jr.primary

Committees

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Action timeline

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  1. 2026-02-26

    Accompanied a study order, see S2972

  2. 2026-01-05

    Bill reported favorably by committee and referred to the committee on Health Care Financing

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  3. 2025-09-25

    Hearing scheduled for 10/22/2025 from 01:00 PM-05:00 PM in A-2

  4. 2025-02-27

    Referred to the committee on Emergency Preparedness and Management

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Official source

https://malegislature.gov/Bills/194/S538

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