H 2459
An Act relative to informed consent for concurrent surgical procedures
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This bill aims to improve patient safety and ensure better informed consent when undergoing multiple surgical procedures simultaneously. Currently, patients may not always receive a comprehensive explanation of the risks and benefits associated with combining different surgeries. The legislation seeks to establish clearer guidelines and requirements for healthcare providers to fully disclose all relevant information to patients before they agree to concurrent surgical procedures.
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Carmine Lawrence Gentile
Carole A. Fiola
Dennis C. Gallagher
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Bill H.2459 194th (Current)
An Act relative to informed consent for concurrent surgical procedures
By Representatives Kane of Shrewsbury and Fiola of Fall River, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2459) of Hannah Kane, Carole A. Fiola and others relative to informed consent for concurrent surgical procedures. Public Health.
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Bill Information
Presenters: Hannah Kane , Carole A. Fiola Status: Referred to House Committee on Ways and Means
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Displaying 7 actions for Bill H.2459
| Date | Branch | Action |
| 2/27/2025 | House | Referred to the committee on Public Health |
| 2/27/2025 | Senate | Senate concurred |
| 6/16/2025 | Joint | Hearing scheduled for 06/23/2025 from 09:00 AM-01:00 PM in A-1 |
| 6/16/2025 | Joint | Hearing rescheduled to 06/23/2025 from 09:00 AM-01:00 PM in B-1 |
| 9/11/2025 | House | Reporting date extended to Tuesday, October 21, 2025 |
| 10/20/2025 | House | Reporting date extended to Thursday, November 20, 2025 |
| 11/24/2025 | House | Bill reported favorably by committee and referred to the committee on House Ways and Means |
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