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MA H1740

Bill

Status

Introduced

2/27/2025

Primary Sponsor

Christopher Hendricks

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Origin

House of Representatives

194th General Court

AI Summary

  • Amends Section 79G of Chapter 233 of the General Laws regarding admissibility of medical records and bills as evidence in court proceedings
  • Expands who may subscribe and swear to medical documents to include authorized agents of physicians, dentists, hospitals, health maintenance organizations, pharmacists, and orthopedic appliance retailers
  • Allows itemized bills, medical reports, hospital records, prescriptions, and examination reports to be admitted as evidence when sworn under penalty of perjury
  • Requires written notice via certified mail with return receipt at least 10 days before introducing such documents into evidence
  • Preserves the right of any party to summon the medical provider or their agent for cross-examination at the summoning party's expense

Legislative Description

To simplify the administrative aspect of evidentiary use of medical information

Last Action

Hearing scheduled for 06/03/2025 from 01:00 PM-09:00 PM in A-2

10/20/2025

Committee Referrals

Judiciary2/27/2025

Full Bill Text

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