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Introduced
02/16/2023
02/16/2023
In Committee
04/22/2024
04/22/2024
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2024
12/31/2024
Introduced Session
193rd General Court
Bill Summary
For legislation to improve Hepatitis C screening. Public Health.
AI Summary
This bill aims to improve Hepatitis C screening in Massachusetts. It requires primary care providers to offer Hepatitis C screening or diagnostic tests to all patients over the age of 18, unless the patient has previously been tested or lacks capacity to consent. The bill also directs the Department of Public Health to establish regulations on the frequency of required Hepatitis C screening and any penalties for non-compliance. The department must promulgate these regulations within 180 days of the bill's effective date.
Committee Categories
Budget and Finance, Health and Social Services
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
No further action taken (on 12/31/2024)
Bill Topics
Health
- ‐ Communicable Diseases
- ‐ Disease Prevention
Official Document
bill text
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| Document Type | Source Location | Created |
|---|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/193/S1423 | 03/11/2023 |
| BillText | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/193/S1423.pdf | 03/11/2023 |
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