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Introduced
02/16/2023
02/16/2023
In Committee
02/16/2023
02/16/2023
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2024
12/31/2024
Introduced Session
193rd General Court
Bill Summary
For legislation to reduce incidence and death from pancreatic cancer. Public Health.
AI Summary
This bill aims to reduce the incidence and mortality of pancreatic cancer in the Commonwealth. It establishes a comprehensive pancreatic cancer initiative within the Department of Public Health, including a Pancreatic Cancer Advisory Council, to coordinate prevention, screening, education, and support programs. The bill also requires the Department, in conjunction with the Council, to conduct a study on the prevalence and unmet needs related to pancreatic cancer, and to develop a statewide public education and outreach program. Additionally, the bill directs the Commissioner of Insurance to survey health insurers on genetic testing coverage for pancreatic cancer, and the Center for Health Information and Analysis to update its review of mandated pancreatic cancer screenings.
Committee Categories
Health and Social Services
Sponsors (33)
Jo Comerford (D)*,
Brian Ashe (D),
Will Brownsberger (D),
Nick Collins (D),
Brendan Crighton (D),
Sal DiDomenico (D),
Jamie Eldridge (D),
Ryan Fattman (R),
Paul Feeney (D),
Paul Frost (R),
Carmine Gentile (D),
Anne Gobi (D),
Vanna Howard (D),
Pat Jehlen (D),
Hannah Kane (R),
John Keenan (D),
Kay Khan (D),
Jack Lewis (D),
Marc Lombardo (R),
Joan Lovely (D),
Mark Montigny (D),
Matt Muratore (R),
Brian Murray (D),
Patrick O'Connor (R),
Jake Oliveira (D),
Dan Sena (D),
Mike Soter (R),
Tom Stanley (D),
Bruce Tarr (R),
Walter Timilty (D),
Dave Vieira (R),
Donald Wong (R),
Jon Zlotnik (D),
Last Action
Accompanied H2182 (on 02/01/2024)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/193/S1330 |
| BillText | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/193/S1330.pdf |
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