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Introduced
04/10/2023
04/10/2023
In Committee
04/10/2023
04/10/2023
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2024
12/31/2024
Introduced Session
193rd General Court
Bill Summary
Relative to healthcare proxy information. The Judiciary.
AI Summary
This bill aims to modernize the handling of healthcare proxy information. It amends existing laws to allow hospitals and clinics to maintain patient records in secure electronic digital media, and to require attending physicians to electronically insert a patient's healthcare proxy in their medical record, notify the designated healthcare agent, and involve the agent in discussions of the patient's healthcare. These changes are intended to facilitate the seamless access and use of healthcare proxy information by medical providers and agents in the digital age.
Committee Categories
Justice
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Accompanied a study order, see H4517 (on 06/05/2024)
Official Document
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bill summary
| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/193/H3763 |
| BillText | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/193/H3763.pdf |
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