Massachusetts 194th General Court Status: Introduced 1 D cosponsors

S1585 — An Act expanding healthcare proxy access to medical records

  1. 1
    Introduced
  2. 2
    In Committee
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    Passed Senate
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    Passed House
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    To Executive
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    Enacted

This bill died with 194th General Court. It reached “Introduced” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.

This bill is no longer active — its legislative session has ended, so there are no live odds of enactment. It would have to be reintroduced in the current session to move again.

In plain language

This bill expands healthcare proxy access to medical records.

The legislation allows healthcare proxies more rights to access medical records. This change aims to improve communication in healthcare decisions.

What this means for you
  • Families: This means family members can more easily access medical records to help make informed healthcare decisions for loved ones.

Summary

An Act expanding healthcare proxy access to medical records

Bill Text

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Sponsors

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1 sponsors · 0 co-sponsors · 203 not signed on

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Co-sponsors (0)

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Not signed on (203)

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Frequently asked questions

What does S1585 do?
An Act expanding healthcare proxy access to medical records
Who sponsors S1585?
S1585 is sponsored by Mark C. Montigny (Democrat).
What is the current status of S1585?
This bill died with 194th General Court. It reached “Introduced” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.
Where can I track S1585?
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