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MA H2406

Bill

Official Source

Status

Introduced

2/27/2025

Primary Sponsor

Daniel Donahue

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Origin

House of Representatives

194th General Court

AI Summary

  • Amends Section 70F of Chapter 111 of the Massachusetts General Laws to create an exception to existing consent requirements for blood and bodily fluid testing
  • Allows mandatory testing for infectious diseases when healthcare providers, first responders, police officers, fire officials, prison guards, or other public officers come into contact with blood or bodily fluids while on duty
  • Permits test results to be disclosed to the potentially exposed worker even if the source patient or person is unable or refuses to provide written consent
  • Sponsored by Representative Daniel M. Donahue of the 16th Worcester district, filed January 17, 2025
  • Referred to the Public Health committee in the 194th General Court (2025-2026)

Legislative Description

Relative to health care worker and first responder safety

Last Action

Accompanied a study order, see H5234

3/16/2026

Committee Referrals

Public Health2/27/2025

Full Bill Text

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