Massachusetts S1521 ensures municipal control over public health systems.
Massachusetts S1521 amends public health laws to ensure municipal control over foundational public health service standards. It requires local governments to gain approval from their city council or town meeting by a two-thirds vote before adopting any standards or entering into inter-municipal agreements. The bill also mandates the Department of Public Health to hold public hearings before adopting any standards and to assist local boards in improving the delivery of public health services.
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