Establishes medical civil rights in Massachusetts, requiring law enforcement and correctional officers to request emergency medical services for.
This bill establishes medical civil rights in Massachusetts by requiring law enforcement and correctional officers to request emergency medical services for individuals under their custody or control who are experiencing an emergency medical condition or are medically unstable. It defines "emergency medical condition" and "medically unstable" and specifies that officers must allow medical personnel to commence treatment when necessary. The bill also outlines exceptions to the requirement to request emergency medical services.
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