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MA H2432

To reduce incidence and death from pancreatic cancer

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Introduced
02/27/2025
In Committee
02/27/2025
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead

Introduced Session

194th General Court

Bill Summary

For legislation to reduce incidence and death from pancreatic cancer. Public Health.

AI Summary

This bill establishes a comprehensive pancreatic cancer initiative in Massachusetts to improve prevention, screening, education, and support for pancreatic cancer patients. The bill creates a 13-member Pancreatic Cancer Advisory Council within the state health department, comprised of professionals from various healthcare fields and representatives from cancer advocacy organizations. The council will investigate and recommend hospital certification standards, develop a multi-provider consortium to share best practices, and create strategies to improve pancreatic cancer care. The bill requires the health department to conduct a comprehensive study on pancreatic cancer prevalence, collecting detailed data on patient diagnoses, treatments, and outcomes. Additionally, the bill mandates a statewide public education program to raise awareness about pancreatic cancer risks, symptoms, and clinical trials. The legislation also directs the insurance commissioner to survey health insurers about genetic testing coverage for pancreatic cancer and requires the Center for Health Information and Analysis to update its review of pancreatic cancer screening costs. The first meeting of the advisory council must occur within 60 days of the act's effective date, demonstrating a commitment to immediate action in addressing pancreatic cancer challenges.

Committee Categories

Health and Social Services

Sponsors (76)

Carmine Gentile (D)*,  Hannah Kane (R)*,  Jim Arciero (D),  James Arena-Derosa (D),  Brian Ashe (D),  Michelle Badger (D),  John Barrett (D),  Donnie Berthiaume (R),  Natalie Blais (D),  Tony Cabral (D),  Jo Comerford (D),  Mark Cusack (D),  David DeCoste (R),  Mindy Domb (D),  Kate Donaghue (D),  Paul Donato (D),  Pat Duffy (D),  Jamie Eldridge (D),  Tricia Farley-Bouvier (D),  Ryan Fattman (R),  Paul Feeney (D),  Kim Ferguson (R),  Ann-Margaret Ferrante (D),  Carole Fiola (D),  Chris Flanagan (D),  Paul Frost (R),  Dennis Gallagher (D),  Sean Garballey (D),  Colleen Garry (D),  Jessica Giannino (D),  Homar Gomez (D),  Jim Hawkins (D),  Chris Hendricks (D),  Natalie Higgins (D),  Kevin Honan (D),  Vanna Howard (D),  Steven Howitt (R),  Brad Jones (R),  Kristin Kassner (D),  Patrick Kearney (D),  Mike Kushmerek (D),  Kathy LaNatra (D),  David LeBoeuf (D),  Hadley Luddy (D),  Billy MacGregor (D),  Adrian Madaro (D),  Christopher Markey (D),  John Marsi (R),  Joe McKenna (R),  Sam Montaño (D),  Mark Montigny (D),  Dave Muradian (R),  Brian Murray (D),  Jake Oliveira (D),  Norm Orrall (R),  Steven Ouellette (D),  Steve Owens (D),  Angelo Puppolo (D),  Adrianne Ramos (D),  Becca Rausch (D),  Sean Reid (D),  Estela Reyes (D),  Jeff Roy (D),  Lindsay Sabadosa (D),  Margaret Scarsdale (D),  Dan Sena (D),  Mike Soter (R),  Tom Stanley (D),  Alyson Sullivan (R),  Bruce Tarr (R),  Steve Ultrino (D),  Marcus Vaughn (R),  Dave Vieira (R),  Richard Wells (D),  Steve Xiarhos (R),  Jon Zlotnik (D), 

Last Action

Senate concurred (on 02/27/2025)

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Document Type Source Location
State Bill Page https://malegislature.gov/Bills/194/H2432
BillText https://malegislature.gov/Bills/194/H2432.pdf
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