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MA H2421

Bill

Official Source

Status

Introduced

2/27/2025

Primary Sponsor

William Galvin

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Origin

House of Representatives

194th General Court

AI Summary

  • Facilities performing mastectomy, lymph node dissection, or lumpectomy must provide written information about reconstructive surgery options before obtaining consent for the procedure
  • Required information includes descriptions of various reconstructive options with advantages and disadvantages of each
  • Patients must be informed of health coverage benefits for reconstructive surgery under federal and state law
  • Information must explain how to access reconstructive care, including options to transfer to facilities offering reconstruction or pursue it after completing cancer surgery and chemo/radiotherapy
  • Amends Section 70E of Chapter 111 of the Massachusetts General Laws

Legislative Description

Relative to patient access to information regarding breast reconstructive surgery

Last Action

Committee recommended bill ought to pass and referred to the committee on House Ways and Means

12/4/2025

Committee Referrals

Ways and Means12/4/2025
Health Care Financing10/9/2025
Public Health2/27/2025

Full Bill Text

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