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The Commonwealth of Massachusetts

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PRESENTED BY:

John C. Velis

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To the Honorable Senate and House of Representatives of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts in General
Court assembled:

The undersigned legislators and/or citizens respectfully petition for the adoption of the accompanying bill:

An Act ensuring access to medical records.

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PETITION OF:

SENATE DOCKET, NO. 1652        FILED ON: 1/16/2025

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The Commonwealth of Massachusetts

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In the One Hundred and Ninety-Fourth General Court
(2025-2026)

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An Act ensuring access to medical records.

Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives in General Court assembled, and by the authority of the same, as follows:
 

SECTION 1. Chapter 111 of the General Laws is hereby amended after section 244 by adding the following section:-

Section 255. (a) No entity shall charge a separate fee for the transmission of data from patient electronic medical records when necessary to facilitate coverage, payment for services, care coordination or health care quality improvement efforts.