H 1169
An Act relative to colon cancer under the age of 50 years of age, prevalence, screening and insurance coverage and care in the Commonwealth aka Martha's Bill
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Bill overview
This bill, known as "Martha’s Bill," aims to improve colon cancer screening and care for individuals under the age of 50 in Massachusetts. It mandates coverage for these screenings by private insurers and encourages the Massachusetts Department of Public Health to develop guidelines for early detection. The bill also seeks to increase awareness of colon cancer risk factors and improve access to preventative care for this age group.
Key provisions
- Requires private health insurers to cover colon cancer screenings for individuals aged 45-49.
- Directs the Department of Public Health to develop guidelines for colon cancer screening for individuals aged 40-49.
- Promotes public awareness campaigns regarding colon cancer risk and prevention.
- Expands access to colon cancer screening programs for underserved populations.
- Addresses the disproportionately high incidence of colon cancer in younger adults.
- Requires health care providers to provide information about colon cancer screening options to patients.
- Establishes a task force to study the prevalence of colon cancer in Massachusetts.
- Supports research into the causes and prevention of colon cancer in younger adults.
Who is affected
- Individuals aged 40-49 in Massachusetts
- Private health insurers in Massachusetts
- The Massachusetts Department of Public Health
- Healthcare providers in Massachusetts
- Underserved populations in Massachusetts
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Primary sponsor
Colleen M. Garry
Cosponsors
Colleen M. Garry
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Bill H.1169 194th (Current)
An Act relative to colon cancer under the age of 50 years of age, prevalence, screening and insurance coverage and care in the Commonwealth aka Martha's Bill
By Representative Garry of Dracut, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1169) of Colleen M. Garry relative to colon cancer under the age of 50 years of age, prevalence, screening and insurance coverage and care. Financial Services.
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Bill Information
Presenter: Colleen M. Garry
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Displaying 4 actions for Bill H.1169
| Date | Branch | Action |
| 2/27/2025 | House | Referred to the committee on Financial Services |
| 2/27/2025 | Senate | Senate concurred |
| 9/9/2025 | Joint | Hearing scheduled for 09/17/2025 from 12:30 PM-04:30 PM in Gardner Auditorium |
| 3/9/2026 | House | Accompanied a study order, see H5210 |
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