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H 2415

An Act relative to safer treatment

194th Legislature (2025-2026) Introduced by Carole Fiola and 2 co-sponsors

Overview: H 2415 - An Act relative to safer treatmentStatus: Reporting date extended to Thursday, November 20, 2025Introduced: February 27, 2025Purpose and Intent: The goal of this

Accompanied a study order, see H5234
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Bill Summary · H 2415

Overview: H 2415 - An Act relative to safer treatment
Status: Reporting date extended to Thursday, November 20, 2025
Introduced: February 27, 2025

Purpose and Intent: The goal of this bill is to improve patient safety and quality of care by establishing new standards and oversight for healthcare facilities and providers.

Key Provisions:
- Requires all healthcare facilities to implement comprehensive safety and quality assurance programs
- Mandates the use of evidence-based best practices for infection control, medication management, and patient monitoring
- Establishes a statewide patient safety reporting system to track and investigate adverse events
- Empowers a new Patient Safety Oversight Board to set standards, investigate incidents, and impose penalties for non-compliance

Affected Parties and Impacts:
- Patients will benefit from enhanced safety measures and reduced risk of medical errors or complications
- Healthcare facilities and providers will need to invest in new safety programs and technologies to meet the new requirements
- The Patient Safety Oversight Board will take on a significant regulatory and enforcement role

Procedural and Timeline Considerations:
The reporting date for this bill has been extended to November 20, 2025, indicating that the legislature is still in the process of reviewing and refining the legislation.

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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