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MA H4145

MA H4145
Improving pediatric cancer research


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Introduced
10/10/2023
In Committee
10/18/2023
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2024

Introduced Session

193rd General Court

Bill Summary

Relative to pediatric cancer research. Public Health.

AI Summary

This bill establishes the Pediatric Cancer Research and Resource Project Trust Fund to provide grants for pediatric cancer research projects and pediatric cancer resource projects in Massachusetts. The fund will be supported by appropriations, gifts, grants, and donations, and any interest earned on the money. The grants will be awarded by a permanent advisory committee appointed by the Secretary of Health and Human Services, which will include cancer survivors, caregivers, and professionals from the childhood cancer field. The executive office will submit an annual report to the Legislature detailing the grants awarded, the resulting research, and other relevant information.

Committee Categories

Health and Social Services

Sponsors (23)

Last Action

Accompanied S2496 (on 02/15/2024)

Bill Topics

Health
  • ‐ Infants and Children
  • ‐ Research and Development
  • ‐ Treatment of Specific Diseases

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Document Type Source Location Created
State Bill Page https://malegislature.gov/Bills/193/H4145 10/19/2023
BillText https://malegislature.gov/Bills/193/H4145.pdf 10/19/2023
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