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MA H1150

Relative to videotaping, audiotaping and photographing persons receiving medical treatment


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Introduced
01/23/2017
In Committee
01/23/2017
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2018

Introduced Session

190th General Court

Bill Summary

Relative to recording persons receiving medical attention. Public Health.

AI Summary

This bill amends the existing law to prohibit the recording (including videotaping, audiotaping, or photographing) of patients receiving medical treatment unless the patient, an authorized representative of an incapacitated patient, or a parent/guardian of a minor patient, consents to the recording. Additionally, it requires the consent of the patient's next of kin before exposing a recording of a deceased patient to the public. The bill defines key terms such as "authorized representative," "incapacitated person," and "recording" to provide clarity on the scope and application of these new requirements.

Committee Categories

Health and Social Services

Sponsors (4)

Last Action

Accompanied a study order, see H4625 (on 06/18/2018)

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