Husband successfully pushes for new law 4 years after wife’s sudden death

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Laura Levis died suddenly in 2016 after she unsuccessfully tried to enter CHA Somerville Hospital in Massachusetts and came up against a locked door.

DeMarco worked steadily for the past two years and gained the support of Rep. Christine Barber and Sen. Pat Jehlen who sponsored"Laura's Law." With days left before the end of the legislative session, DeMarco knew that if he didn't make some noise, there was a good chance that the bill would die in committee. He called on everyone he knew to try to bring the bill to the top of the pile.

The bill passed unanimously and on Friday, Gov. Charlie Baker signed"Laura's Law" in a ceremony. The new law will set standards for signage, lighting, security monitoring and panic buttons outside locked hospital doors. Massachusetts hospitals will need to start following the standards six months to a year after the COVID-19 state of emergency ends.

 

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Such a tragedy. This story has stuck with me since I first read it. I hope laws continue to change and situations like this are avoided.

I agree with having easier access to ERs.

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