S 1602
An Act improving pediatric cancer research
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Bill overview
This bill, An Act improving pediatric cancer research, aims to enhance research efforts focused on childhood cancers within the Commonwealth of Massachusetts. It seeks to bolster funding and support for innovative research projects. The bill was referred to the Public Health committee and subsequently the Health Care Financing committee. It is currently undergoing a hearing process.
Key provisions
- Supports increased funding for pediatric cancer research.
- Aims to promote innovative research projects in the field.
- The bill was referred to the Public Health committee.
- The bill was subsequently referred to the Health Care Financing committee.
- Currently undergoing a hearing process.
- Related to similar legislation concerning pediatric cancer research.
- Accompanied a study order (S2931).
Who is affected
- Children diagnosed with cancer
- Families of children with cancer
- Researchers specializing in pediatric oncology
- Massachusetts healthcare providers
- The Commonwealth of Massachusetts
Notable changes
- The bill is part of a series of legislative efforts focused on pediatric cancer research in Massachusetts.
- It is currently undergoing a hearing process.
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Primary sponsor
Patrick M. O'Connor
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Bill S.1602 194th (Current)
An Act improving pediatric cancer research
By Mr. O'Connor, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1602) of Patrick M. O'Connor for legislation to improve pediatric cancer research. Public Health.
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Presenter: Patrick M. O'Connor
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Bill History
Displaying 7 actions for Bill S.1602
| 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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