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MA S1585
Bill
Status
Introduced
2/27/2025
Primary Sponsor
Mark Montigny
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AI Summary
- Healthcare proxy agents would gain authority to access a principal's confidential medical records for up to six months after the principal's death
- Access rights terminate earlier if a personal representative is appointed to represent the deceased's estate
- Healthcare proxy authority would begin either upon the death of the principal or when previously specified conditions are met
- Proxies would be automatically revoked upon: execution of a subsequent proxy, divorce/legal separation from a spouse-agent, expiration of six months after death, or appointment of a personal representative
- Personal representatives of the estate would gain standing to bring legal actions related to healthcare proxy matters
Legislative Description
Expanding healthcare proxy access to medical records
Last Action
Accompanied a study order, see S2790
12/4/2025
Committee Referrals
Public Health2/27/2025
Full Bill Text
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