An Act ensuring access to medical records
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Progress
Where this bill stands in the legislative process.
- Introduced
- Passed House
- Passed Senate
- To Governor
- Became Law
Overview
This bill, H.2553, aims to clarify and potentially regulate fees associated with accessing medical records in Massachusetts. It seeks to ensure patients have reasonable access to their health information while addressing potential costs related to retrieval. The bill was referred to the Joint Committee on Public Health and subsequently heard.
Key provisions
- Addresses fees for accessing medical records.
- Aims to improve patient access to health information.
- The bill was referred to the Joint Committee on Public Health.
- The bill was heard on July 10, 2025.
Who is affected
- Patients
- Healthcare providers
- Medical record custodians
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Sponsors
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2 on record
Primary sponsor
Andres X. Vargas
Cosponsor
Andres X. Vargas
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