S 2992
An Act establishing medical civil rights
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Bill overview
This bill, S.2992, aims to establish medical civil rights in Massachusetts. It seeks to ensure patients’ rights are protected during medical treatment and care. The legislation intends to safeguard individuals from discrimination and ensure they receive respectful and equitable healthcare. The bill was referred to the committee on Health Care Financing after reporting favorably from the Judiciary committee.
Key provisions
- Defines medical civil rights for patients.
- Establishes procedures for reporting and addressing violations of these rights.
- Requires healthcare providers to respect patient autonomy.
- Protects patients from discrimination based on protected characteristics.
- Mandates training for healthcare professionals on medical civil rights.
Who is affected
- Patients
- Healthcare providers
- The healthcare industry
- Massachusetts residents
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Primary sponsor
Joint Committee on the Judiciary
Cosponsors
John F. Keenan
Patrick M. O'Connor
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Bill S.2992 194th (Current)
An Act establishing medical civil rights
Senate, March 23, 2026 -- The committee on The Judiciary to whom was referred the petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1230) of Patrick M. O'Connor for legislation to establish medical civil rights, report the accompanying bill (Senate, No. 2992).
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Bill Information
Sponsor: Joint Committee on the Judiciary
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Displaying 4 actions for Bill S.2992
| Date | Branch | Action |
| 3/23/2026 | Senate | Reported from the committee on The Judiciary |
| 3/23/2026 | Senate | New draft of S1230 |
| 3/23/2026 | Senate | Bill reported favorably by committee and referred to the committee on Health Care Financing |
| 4/30/2026 | Senate | Accompanied a study order, see S3067 |
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