H 4609
An Act measuring the impact of Long COVID in the Commonwealth
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Bill overview
This bill directs the Massachusetts Department of Public Health to establish a system for actively monitoring and studying Long COVID (also known as post-acute sequelae of SARS-CoV-2 or PASC). It requires the department to create a surveillance case definition, develop a data collection form to gather information about patients with Long COVID, and begin active surveillance six months after the bill’s enactment. The department will also be required to provide regular reports on the progress of this surveillance effort to the legislature.
Key provisions
- Create a surveillance case definition for Long COVID aligning with the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine.
- Conduct active surveillance of Long COVID to understand its prevalence and impact.
- Develop a case report form to collect patient data, including demographics, symptoms, infection history, and associated conditions.
- Begin active public health surveillance of Long COVID six months after enactment.
- Provide annual statewide surveillance reports to the public.
- Submit a report to the legislature annually on surveillance efforts and initial findings.
- The report will include the status of the surveillance form, outreach efforts, and initial surveillance results.
- The department will collect information on treatment received and referrals provided.
Who is affected
- Individuals experiencing Long COVID symptoms.
- Healthcare providers and systems in Massachusetts.
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Primary sponsor
Joint Committee on Public Health
Cosponsors
Margaret R. Scarsdale
Marjorie C. Decker
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Bill H.4609 194th (Current)
An Act measuring the impact of Long COVID in the Commonwealth
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Bill Information
Sponsor: Joint Committee on Public Health Status: Referred to Joint Committee on Health Care Financing
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Bill History
Displaying 5 actions for Bill H.4609
| Date | Branch | Action |
| 10/16/2025 | House | Reported from the committee on Public Health |
| 10/16/2025 | House | New draft of H2400 |
| 10/16/2025 | House | Reported favorably by committee and referred to the committee on Health Care Financing |
| 12/8/2025 | House | Reporting date extended to Wednesday, March 18, 2026 |
| 3/19/2026 | House | Reporting date extended to Monday, June 15, 2026 |
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