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MA H2361
Bill
Status
Introduced
2/27/2025
Primary Sponsor
James Arena-DeRosa
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AI Summary
- Parents and guardians would have the right to inspect all medical records, including digital records, of patients under age 16 without the child's consent
- Amends Section 70E of Chapter 111 of the General Laws regarding patient rights
- Exempts six categories of records from parental access: family planning services, gender-affirming health care, substance use treatment, sexually transmitted disease treatment, pregnancy-related treatment, and mental health treatment
- Requires the Department of Public Health to promulgate rules and regulations for implementation
- Filed on January 15, 2025 by Representative James C. Arena-DeRosa (8th Middlesex)
Legislative Description
Relative to ensuring quality healthcare for children
Last Action
Hearing rescheduled to 07/14/2025 from 01:00 PM-06:05 PM in A-1 and Virtual Hearing updated to New End Time
7/14/2025
Committee Referrals
Public Health2/27/2025
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