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MA S1564

Bill

Status

Introduced

2/27/2025

Primary Sponsor

Robyn Kennedy

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Origin

Senate

194th General Court

AI Summary

  • Establishes an Endometriosis Task Force within the Executive Office of Health and Human Services, chaired by the HHS Secretary or designee

  • Task force membership includes 11 members: commissioners from public health, insurance, and Medicaid, plus 7 appointed members representing medical societies, health plans, insurers, a patient with endometriosis, a pharmaceutical company, and an advocacy organization

  • Requires the task force to develop and annually update summaries of research advances, treatment options, diagnosis methods, and access to care for individuals with endometriosis

  • Mandates creation of a comprehensive strategic plan to improve health outcomes, including recommendations for advancing research, improving public awareness, enhancing healthcare delivery, and promoting early diagnosis

  • Annual report due to the governor and legislature by December 31 each year

Legislative Description

Relative to the creation of an Endometriosis Task Force

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

Full Bill Text

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