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Introduced
01/22/2019
01/22/2019
In Committee
01/22/2019
01/22/2019
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2020
12/31/2020
Introduced Session
191st General Court
Bill Summary
Relative to activating the health care proxies. The Judiciary.
AI Summary
This bill amends Section 6 of Chapter 201D of the Massachusetts General Laws to require a physician to evaluate a patient's competency for the purposes of activating their health care proxy. It also directs the Department of Public Health to promulgate regulations pursuant to this new subsection. The bill aims to provide clarity and guidance on the process of activating a health care proxy, an important legal document that allows an individual to designate someone to make healthcare decisions on their behalf if they become incapacitated.
Committee Categories
Justice
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Accompanied a study order, see H5081 (on 11/12/2020)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/191/H1566 |
| Bill | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/191/H1566.pdf |
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