Massachusetts H5437 amends the General Laws to ensure timely emergency medical response by requiring reporting of serious bodily injuries.

Massachusetts H5437 amends Section 40 of Chapter 268 of the General Laws to mandate reporting of serious bodily injuries, in addition to crimes, to law enforcement officials. The bill defines "serious bodily injury" as an injury that poses a substantial and imminent risk of death, permanent disfigurement, or loss or impairment of a bodily function, limb, or organ. This change aims to ensure that emergency medical services are promptly notified and can respond appropriately to such incidents.

Massachusetts H5437 amends the General Laws to ensure timely emergency medical response by requiring reporting of serious bodily injuries.

Massachusetts H5437 amends Section 40 of Chapter 268 of the General Laws to mandate reporting of serious bodily injuries, in addition to crimes, to law enforcement officials. The bill defines "serious bodily injury" as an injury that poses a substantial and imminent risk of death, permanent disfigurement, or loss or impairment of a bodily function, limb, or organ. This change aims to ensure that emergency medical services are promptly notified and can respond appropriately to such incidents.