Bill > H2413

This bill aims to recognize Electromagnetic Sensitivity (EMS) as a disease dangerous to public health in Massachusetts. The legislation would require the Department of Public Health to add EMS to its list of reportable diseases, enabling its inclusion in the Disease Surveillance and Case Management System (MAVEN). The bill mandates the creation of an EMS disease registry with a dedicated advisory committee comprised of 11 members, including physicians, researchers, and individuals diagnosed with EMS. The committee would be responsible for developing guidelines for data collection, ensuring data privacy, and recommending strategies for identifying and treating EMS. The department would also be required to collect and distribute educational materials about EMS, drawing from international guidelines, and include EMS data in biennial population health trend reports. The bill defines EMS as a neurological condition associated with exposure to nonionizing electromagnetic energy, characterized by symptoms such as headaches, cognitive problems, heart palpitations, fatigue, skin rashes, and other neurological and physical symptoms. By creating this registry and classification, the bill seeks to improve understanding, diagnosis, and management of EMS in the Commonwealth.

Health and Social Services

https://malegislature.gov/Bills/194/H2413