Critics: H1N1 bill gives too much power

A bill that would give the state the power to isolate those infected by the H1N1 virus passed the House on Thursday.

Public health officials would also be able to set up quarantines to contain an outbreak.

In addition, the Massachusetts Department of Public Health would have the power to evacuate public buildings and even close access to contaminated areas.

We caught up with House Speaker Robert DeLeo in Chicopee on Wednesday to ask him what the bill entails.

"In terms of requirements for quarantine and what role hospitals and medical centers will play."

Critics of the bill say it gives government too much power.

The Senate approved an earlier version of the bill in April. Now, the bill heads to the Governors desk.