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Introduced
01/23/2017
01/23/2017
In Committee
01/23/2017
01/23/2017
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2018
12/31/2018
Introduced Session
190th General Court
Bill Summary
Relative to the regulation of subcutaneous implants. Public Health.
AI Summary
This bill aims to regulate the use of subcutaneous implants, which are any devices introduced or inserted under or on an individual's skin. The key provisions of the bill include: (1) prohibiting any person or entity from requiring, coercing, or compelling an individual to submit to a subcutaneous implant of a data-storing device, which includes any device capable of storing data, actively or passively transmitting or receiving information, or containing an electronically readable marking such as a microchip or radio frequency identification (RFID) tag (but excluding pacemakers); and (2) providing individuals who are implanted with such a device in violation of the law the ability to bring a civil action for actual damages, injunctive relief, reasonable attorney's fees, and court costs.
Committee Categories
Health and Social Services
Sponsors (3)
Last Action
Accompanied a study order, see H4625 (on 06/18/2018)
Official Document
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Document Type | Source Location |
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State Bill Page | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/190/H3228 |
Bill | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/190/H3228.pdf |
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