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MA H2412

To improve next of kin access to deceased medical records


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Introduced
03/29/2021
In Committee
03/29/2021
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2022

Introduced Session

192nd General Court

Bill Summary

For legislation to improve next of kin access to deceased medical records. Public Health.

AI Summary

This bill aims to improve next of kin access to deceased medical records by amending existing law. Specifically, it would allow a death certificate that lists the requestor as the next of kin to be used as proof of eligibility to access the deceased's medical records, in addition to the existing requirement of being the executor or administrator of the estate.

Committee Categories

Health and Social Services

Sponsors (2)

Last Action

Accompanied a study order, see H5035 (on 09/06/2022)

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