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MA H4468

MA H4468
To simplify the administrative aspect of evidentiary use of medical information


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Introduced
09/11/2025
In Committee
09/11/2025
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead

Introduced Session

194th General Court

Bill Summary

To simplify the administrative aspect of evidentiary use of medical information

AI Summary

This bill simplifies the administrative process for using medical information as evidence by modifying Section 79G of Chapter 233 of the Massachusetts General Laws. Specifically, the bill expands the list of authorized individuals who can provide medical documentation in legal proceedings, now explicitly including pharmacists, retailers of orthopedic appliances, and authorized agents of physicians, dentists, pharmacists, retailers of orthopedic appliances, hospitals, and health maintenance organizations. The bill also broadens the language regarding authorized agents, removing specific references to hospital or health maintenance organization agents and using the more general term "authorized agent." These changes appear to make the process of introducing medical evidence more flexible by providing a wider range of professionals who can submit medical documentation and reducing bureaucratic restrictions on who can serve as an authorized representative in such matters.

Committee Categories

Budget and Finance

Sponsors (1)

Other Sponsors (1)

Joint Committee on the Judiciary (J)

Last Action

Bill reported favorably by committee and referred to the committee on House Ways and Means (on 09/11/2025)

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Document Type Source Location
State Bill Page https://malegislature.gov/Bills/194/H4468
BillText https://malegislature.gov/Bills/194/H4468.pdf
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