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MA S1532

Bill

Official Source

Status

Introduced

2/27/2025

Primary Sponsor

Paul Feeney

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Origin

Senate

194th General Court

AI Summary

  • Extends patient confidentiality protections under Massachusetts General Laws Chapter 111, Section 70E to cover facility common areas and waiting rooms
  • Prohibits healthcare providers from announcing patients' first or last names in common areas and waiting rooms
  • Requires providers to develop and implement confidentiality protection systems throughout their facilities
  • Mandates use of anonymity programs such as patient numbering systems or electronic pagers to call patients
  • Amends existing state law; similar legislation (Senate No. 1368) was filed in the 2023-2024 legislative session

Legislative Description

Relative to patient identity and privacy protection in waiting rooms

Last Action

Bill reported favorably by committee and referred to the committee on Senate Rules

1/7/2026

Committee Referrals

Rules1/7/2026
Public Health2/27/2025

Full Bill Text

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