H 2456
An Act establishing a commission to study the encouragement of organ donation
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Bill overview
This bill creates a commission to study ways to encourage more people to donate organs in Massachusetts. The commission will include members of the General Court and will examine various strategies to increase organ donation rates. The goal is to identify and recommend policies and programs that could improve the availability of organs for transplantation. This initiative aims to address the ongoing need for organ donors within the state.
Key provisions
- Establish a commission to study organ donation encouragement.
- The commission will include members of the General Court.
- The commission will examine existing organ donation programs.
- The commission will research best practices from other states.
- The commission will identify potential policy changes.
- The commission will explore public awareness campaigns.
- The commission will assess barriers to donation.
- The commission will recommend strategies to increase donation rates.
Who is affected
- Potential organ donors
- Organ recipients
- The public health system in Massachusetts
- Healthcare providers
- The General Court
Notable changes
- The bill establishes a new commission focused specifically on organ donation.
- The commission's recommendations could lead to changes in state policies regarding organ donation.
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Primary sponsor
Jr. Bradley H. Jones
Cosponsors
Jr. Bradley H. Jones
Kimberly N. Ferguson
Paul K. Frost
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Bill H.2456 194th (Current)
An Act establishing a commission to study the encouragement of organ donation
By Representative Jones of North Reading, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2456) of Bradley H. Jones, Jr. and others relative to establishing a commission (including members of the General Court) to study the encouragement of organ donation. Public Health.
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Presenter: Bradley H. Jones, Jr.
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Displaying 5 actions for Bill H.2456
| 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 06/25/2025 from 10:00 AM-01:00 PM in A-1 |
| 9/11/2025 | House | Reporting date extended to Tuesday, October 21, 2025 |
| 3/16/2026 | House | Accompanied a study order, see H5234 |
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