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MA S1545

Bill

Official Source

Status

Introduced

2/27/2025

Primary Sponsor

Adam Gomez

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Origin

Senate

194th General Court

AI Summary

  • Requires the Department of Public Health to conduct a review and issue a report on APOL1 gene variants associated with increased risk of end-stage renal disease
  • Report must include recommendations for increasing awareness of APOL1, including screening and genetic testing options
  • Report must analyze strategies and funding mechanisms to expand APOL1 screening and genetic testing in Massachusetts
  • Report due to the House, Senate clerks, and Joint Committee on Public Health by December 31, 2026
  • Amends Chapter 111 of the General Laws by adding new Section 245

Legislative Description

Relative to APOL1 mediated kidney disease

Last Action

Bill reported favorably by committee and referred to the committee on Senate Ways and Means

9/4/2025

Committee Referrals

Ways and Means9/4/2025
Public Health2/27/2025

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