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MA H377
MA H377To protect patient privacy and prevent unfair and deceptive advertising of pregnancy-related services
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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 protect patient privacy and prevent unfair and deceptive advertising of pregnancy-related services. Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure.
AI Summary
This bill aims to protect patient privacy and prevent unfair and deceptive advertising of pregnancy-related services. It establishes a new chapter (Chapter 93A½) in the General Laws that defines key terms, prohibits deceptive advertising by limited services pregnancy centers, and sets standards for how pregnancy services centers must process individuals' personal information, including requiring consent and providing privacy notices. The bill also grants the Attorney General enforcement authority, including the ability to seek civil penalties and injunctive relief. The new chapter would take effect 6 months after the bill's passage.
Committee Categories
Labor and Employment
Sponsors (9)
Tram Nguyen (D)*,
Natalie Blais (D),
Simon Cataldo (D),
Michelle Ciccolo (D),
Carmine Gentile (D),
Frank Moran (D),
Adrianne Ramos (D),
Lindsay Sabadosa (D),
Tommy Vitolo (D),
Last Action
Accompanied a study order, see H4680 (on 05/30/2024)
Bill Topics
Banking, Finance, and Domestic Commerce
- ‐ Consumer Safety and Consumer Fraud
Civil Rights, Minority Issues, and Civil Liberties
- ‐ Right to Privacy and Access to Government Information
Health
- ‐ Maternal Health
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location | Created |
|---|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/193/H377 | 03/14/2023 |
| BillText | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/193/H377.pdf | 03/14/2023 |
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