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MA S1598

Bill

Status

Introduced

2/27/2025

Primary Sponsor

Patrick O'Connor

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Origin

Senate

194th General Court

AI Summary

  • Establishes a special commission to study feasibility and best practices for a statewide education and awareness program to prevent Lyme disease and tick-borne illnesses

  • Commission membership includes: Secretary of Health and Human Services, Commissioner of Public Health, a CDC representative, 2 House members, 2 Senate members, and 1 person diagnosed with Lyme disease

  • First commission meeting required no later than December 1, 2025

  • Commission must submit recommendations and draft legislation to the House and Senate clerks and the Joint Committee on Mental Health and Substance Abuse by July 1, 2026

  • Similar legislation was filed in the previous session (Senate No. 1442 of 2023-2024)

Legislative Description

Establishing a special commission to find the best practices to promote education, awareness, and prevention of Lyme disease

Last Action

Accompanied a study order, see S2790

12/4/2025

Committee Referrals

Public Health2/27/2025

Full Bill Text

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