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MA H3228

Relative to the regulation of subcutaneous implants


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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 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)

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