Massachusetts 192nd Legislature (2021-2022) Status: Introduced 1 I cosponsors

HD 1499 — An Act to improve next of kin access to deceased medical records

  1. 1
    Introduced
  2. 2
    In Committee
  3. 3
    Passed House
  4. 4
    Passed Senate
  5. 5
    To Executive
  6. 6
    Enacted

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1 sponsors · 1 co-sponsors · 202 not signed on

Sponsors (1)

Co-sponsors (1)

  • Robert Steele

Not signed on (202)

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Subjects

civil-rights healthcare
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Frequently asked questions

Who sponsors HD 1499?
HD 1499 is sponsored by Susannah M. Whipps (Unenrolled) and Robert Steele.
What is the current status of HD 1499?
This bill has been introduced in the House. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
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