H 1859
An Act titled Justina's law
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Bill overview
This bill, titled Justina’s Law, aims to protect parents and legal guardians who follow the medical advice of licensed healthcare providers. It seeks to provide indemnification, or legal protection, for these individuals in certain situations. The bill was introduced in response to a tragic case involving a young girl, Justina, and highlights the importance of trusting medical professionals’ recommendations. It is currently being reviewed by the Judiciary Committee.
Key provisions
- Provides legal protection for parents and legal guardians who follow medical advice.
- Specifically addresses situations where medical care is recommended by licensed medical or mental health providers.
- Intended to safeguard individuals from potential liability related to following medical recommendations.
- The bill is linked to a study order (H5281) to further examine the issues it addresses.
- The bill was referred to the Judiciary Committee and subsequently concurred by the Senate.
Who is affected
- Parents
- Legal Guardians
- Medical Professionals
- Healthcare Providers
- Families
Notable changes
- Addresses liability concerns for following medical advice.
- Related to the case of Justina, suggesting a specific motivation for the legislation.
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Primary sponsor
Marc T. Lombardo
Cosponsor
Marc T. Lombardo
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Bill H.1859 194th (Current)
An Act titled Justina's law
By Representative Lombardo of Billerica, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1859) of Marc T. Lombardo relative to indemnifying parents and legal guardians who have followed medical care recommended by licensed medical or mental health providers. The Judiciary.
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Presenter: Marc T. Lombardo
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Bill History
Displaying 6 actions for Bill H.1859
| Date | Branch | Action |
| 2/27/2025 | House | Referred to the committee on The Judiciary |
| 2/27/2025 | Senate | Senate concurred |
| 6/5/2025 | Joint | Hearing scheduled for 06/10/2025 from 01:00 PM-05:00 PM in A-2 |
| 10/20/2025 | Joint | Hearing scheduled for 06/10/2025 from 01:00 PM-05:00 PM in A-2 |
| House | Reported by committee to Clerk’s Office for processing, will accompany a study order | |
| 3/26/2026 | House | Accompanied a study order, see H5281 (under House Rule 27) |
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