S 1621
An Act relative to medical records requests
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Bill overview
This bill, S.1621, aimed to strengthen patient access to their medical records in Massachusetts. It proposed changes to streamline the process of requesting and receiving health information from healthcare providers and insurers. The bill sought to clarify existing regulations and ensure patients have greater control over their medical data. Ultimately, the bill failed to pass the legislature.
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Primary sponsor
Michael F. Rush
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Michael F. Rush
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Bill S.1621 194th (Current)
An Act relative to medical records requests
By Mr. Rush, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1621) of Michael F. Rush and Paul McMurtry for legislation relative to medical records requests. Public Health.
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Bill Information
Presenter: Michael F. Rush
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Bill History
Displaying 5 actions for Bill S.1621
| Date | Branch | Action |
| 2/27/2025 | Senate | Referred to the committee on Public Health |
| 2/27/2025 | House | House concurred |
| 6/30/2025 | Joint | Hearing scheduled for 07/10/2025 from 09:00 AM-01:00 PM in A-1 |
| 11/3/2025 | 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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