H 1740
An Act to simplify the administrative aspect of evidentiary use of medical information
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Bill overview
This bill aims to streamline the process for using medical information as evidence in Massachusetts courts. Currently, there can be administrative hurdles and complexities involved in obtaining and utilizing this information. The legislation seeks to simplify these procedures, making it easier for medical records to be properly presented and considered during legal proceedings. This simplification is intended to improve efficiency and access to relevant medical evidence.
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Christopher Hendricks
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Christopher Hendricks
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Bill H.1740 194th (Current)
An Act to simplify the administrative aspect of evidentiary use of medical information
By Representative Hendricks of New Bedford, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1740) of Christopher Hendricks relative to the use of medical information as evidence. The Judiciary.
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Presenter: Christopher Hendricks
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Displaying 5 actions for Bill H.1740
| Date | Branch | Action |
| 2/27/2025 | House | Referred to the committee on The Judiciary |
| 2/27/2025 | Senate | Senate concurred |
| 5/29/2025 | Joint | Hearing scheduled for 06/03/2025 from 01:00 PM-05:00 PM in A-2 |
| 9/11/2025 | House | Accompanied a new draft, see H4468 |
| 10/20/2025 | Joint | Hearing scheduled for 06/03/2025 from 01:00 PM-09:00 PM in A-2 |
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