H1743

Establishing medical civil rights

Introduced·2/27/25
Introduced Text

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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Where it stands

Current
In committee
Next
Committee decision

Sponsors

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1
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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Calendar

Sep 9, 2025

1:00 PM

Joint Committee on The Judiciary Hearing

History

Mar 26

House

Accompanied a study order, see H5281 (under House Rule 27)

Oct 20, 2025

Joint

Hearing scheduled for 09/09/2025 from 01:00 PM-05:00 PM in A-2

Oct 20, 2025

House

Reported by committee to Clerk’s Office for processing, will accompany a study order