S 1554
An Act to reduce lung cancer deaths
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Bill overview
This bill aimed to reduce lung cancer deaths in Massachusetts by providing counseling about lung cancer screening to individuals who contacted the Massachusetts Quitline. The goal was to encourage eligible individuals to undergo screenings, potentially leading to earlier detection and improved outcomes. The bill proposed integrating screening information into the Quitline’s services. Ultimately, the bill failed to pass.
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Primary sponsor
John F. Keenan
Cosponsors
David Henry Argosky LeBoeuf
James B. Eldridge
John F. Keenan
Marjorie C. Decker
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Bill S.1554 194th (Current)
An Act to reduce lung cancer deaths
By Mr. Keenan, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1554) of John F. Keenan and James B. Eldridge for legislation to provide counseling about lung cancer screening to individuals accessing the Massachusetts Quitline. Public Health.
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Bill Information
Presenter: John F. Keenan
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Bill History
Displaying 7 actions for Bill S.1554
| Date | Branch | Action |
| 2/27/2025 | Senate | Referred to the committee on Public Health |
| 2/27/2025 | House | House concurred |
| 7/3/2025 | Joint | Hearing scheduled for 07/14/2025 from 01:00 PM-05:00 PM in A-1 |
| 7/14/2025 | Joint | Hearing rescheduled to 07/14/2025 from 01:00 PM-06:45 PM in A-1 and Virtual Hearing updated to New End Time |
| 7/14/2025 | Joint | Hearing rescheduled to 07/14/2025 from 01:00 PM-06:05 PM in A-1 and Virtual Hearing updated to New End Time |
| 10/14/2025 | Senate | Bill reported favorably by committee and referred to the committee on Health Care Financing |
| 1/29/2026 | Senate | Accompanied a study order, see S2931 |
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