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Introduced
01/20/2015
01/20/2015
In Committee
01/20/2015
01/20/2015
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
07/31/2016
07/31/2016
Introduced Session
189th General Court
Bill Summary
For legislation to require the consent of the next of kin prior to the release of a videotape, audiotape or photograph of a person’s death to the public. Public Health.
AI Summary
This bill, concerning public health, aims to protect patients from exploitation by requiring express written consent before they can be videotaped, audiotaped, or photographed, except for medical treatment purposes. If a patient dies during treatment after such consent has been given, the bill mandates that the next of kin, meaning the closest living relatives, must be notified before any recordings of the patient's death are released to the public. This provision is an amendment to Section 70E of chapter 111 of the General Laws.
Committee Categories
Health and Social Services
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Accompanied a study order, see H4242 (on 05/05/2016)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/189/House/H3473 |
| State Bill Page | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/189/H3473 |
| Bill | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/189/H3473.pdf |
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