H 1816
An Act relative to health care proxy storage and activation
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Bill overview
This bill aimed to improve how Massachusetts residents manage and activate their health care proxies. It proposed establishing a standardized system for storing health care proxy information electronically, potentially through the existing Massachusetts Health Information Technology Collaborative (MHTIC). The bill also sought to clarify the process for activating a health care proxy when a person is unable to make their own healthcare decisions. Ultimately, the bill failed to pass the legislature.
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Primary sponsor
Sally P. Kerans
Cosponsor
Sally P. Kerans
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