H1745

To study the delivery of medical care to persons held in custody

Introduced·2/27/25
Introduced Text

Massachusetts H1745 mandates an annual study on the delivery of emergency medical care to individuals in custody.

Massachusetts H1745 requires an annual study on the delivery of emergency medical care to individuals in custody. This study aims to understand the frequency, nature, and timing of such care, including emergency department admissions and hospitalizations. The study will also examine avoidable custodial deaths and the provision of medical care in these situations. The Massachusetts Attorney General, in consultation with relevant agencies, will collect and report this data, aiming to improve health outcomes and build trust in law enforcement and correctional officers.

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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