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S538Introduced in the Senate

Relative to emergency response and preparedness in the event of a surge in pediatric or adult hospitalizations

Introduced

Introduced by William Driscoll, District NORFOL

What does this bill do?

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Official description

Relative to emergency response and preparedness in the event of surges in pediatric or adult hospitalizations. Emergency Preparedness and Management.

Where it stands

Accompanied a study order, see S2972

February 26, 2026

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Bill history

  1. Referred to the Joint Committee on Emergency Preparedness and Management

  2. Hearing scheduled for 10/22/2025 from 01:00 PM-05:00 PM in A-2

  3. Bill reported favorably by committee and referred to the Joint Committee on Health Care Financing

  4. Accompanied a study order, see S2972

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