Laura Levis died suddenly in 2016 after she unsuccessfully tried to enter CHA Somerville Hospital in Massachusetts and came up against a locked door.
What is Laura’s Law in Massachusetts?
Under Laura’s Law, the Massachusetts Department of Public Health is creating standards for emergency department signs, lighting, directional marking, and the security monitoring of any major hospital door. Massachusetts State Senator Pat Jehlen and Massachusetts State Rep. Christine Barber sponsored the bill.
