MA H3746

Bill

MA H3746

Establishing a commission to study pancreatic cancer

Introduced
06/15/2015

In Committee
08/27/2015

Crossed Over

Passed

Dead
07/31/2016

Introduced Session

189th General Court

Bill Summary

Relative to establishing a special commission (including members of the General Court) to make an investigation and study concerning pancreatic cancer. Public Health.

AI Summary

This bill establishes a special commission of 13 members to investigate and study pancreatic cancer in Massachusetts, with the goal of improving diagnosis, treatment, and support for patients and their families. The commission will include representatives from the executive office of health and human services, the commissioner of public health, the commissioner of insurance, and appointees from the senate president, speaker of the house, and the governor, with specific representation from individuals affected by pancreatic cancer, medical specialists, and the public with relevant expertise. The commission's duties will involve determining the prevalence of pancreatic cancer, identifying unmet needs, collecting diagnostic statistics and risk factors, studying prevention and support programs, and recommending legislative changes and resources to address these issues, with a final report due to the General Court by December 31, 2016.

Committee Categories

Health and Social Services

Sponsors (46)

Elizabeth Poirier (R)*, Jim Arciero (D), Mark Cusack (D), Josh Cutler (D), Viriato deMacedo (R), Shawn Dooley (R), Peter Durant (R), Ryan Fattman (R), Kim Ferguson (R), John Fernandes (D), Carole Fiola (D), Paul Frost (R), Colleen Garry (D), Carmine Gentile (D), Susan Gifford (R), Pat Haddad (D), Robert Hedlund (R), Bradford Hill (R), Steven Howitt (R), Randy Hunt (R), Brad Jones (R), Hannah Kane (R), Kay Khan (D), Robert Koczera (D), Kevin Kuros (R), Marc Lombardo (R), Joan Lovely (D), Christopher Markey (D), Joe McKenna (R), Paul McMurtry (D), Mark Montigny (D), Dave Muradian (R), Matt Muratore (R), Keiko Orrall (R), Angelo Puppolo (D), Michael Rodrigues (D), Richard Ross (R), Alan Silvia (D), Todd Smola (R), Bill Straus (D), Bruce Tarr (R), Dave Vieira (R), RoseLee Vincent (D), Chris Walsh (D), Timothy Whelan (R), Donald Wong (R),

Last Action

Accompanied a study order, see H4242 (on 05/05/2016)

Official Document

https://malegislature.gov/Bills/189/House/H3746

(6 Companion Bills)

Version:

Document Type	Source Location
State Bill Page	https://malegislature.gov/Bills/189/House/H3746
State Bill Page	https://malegislature.gov/Bills/189/H3746
Bill	https://malegislature.gov/Bills/189/H3746.pdf

Bill	Bill Name	Last Action	Type
H115	Providing for enhanced protection of children and investigation of abuse and neglect allegations	Accompanied a study order, see H4613	Similar To
H116	Relative to ensuring the safety of residents of facilities under the authority of the Department of Mental Health and the Department of Developmental Services	Accompanied a study order, see H4613	Similar To
H117	Relative to the licensure and regulation of au pair and nanny agencies by the Department of Early Education and Care	Accompanied a study order, see H4613	Similar To
H250	Prohibiting intentional misrepresentation by a business of its location	Read second and ordered to a third reading	Similar To
H251	Providing security to consumers for purchases from certain vendors	Accompanied a study order, see H4578	Similar To
H4242	Public health matters	Discharged to the committee on House Rules	Replaced by

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