MA S 1540
in committeeAn Act protecting personal identifying information on records of death
Massachusetts · 2025-2026 Regular Session (194th General Court) · upper
Quick answers
Did MA S 1540 pass?
Not yet. MA S 1540 is in committee as of 2025-12-04 and has not come to a final vote. Latest recorded action (2025-12-04): Accompanied a study order, see S2790
What is MA S 1540 about?
By Mr. Finegold, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1540) of Barry R. Finegold for legislation to make it unlawful to disclose identifying information contained in death records. Public Health.
Who sponsors MA S 1540?
Barry R. Finegold is the primary sponsor of MA S 1540.
Description
By Mr. Finegold, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1540) of Barry R. Finegold for legislation to make it unlawful to disclose identifying information contained in death records. Public Health.
- Introduced
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- Latest action
- 2025-12-04 — Accompanied a study order, see S2790
- Bill type
- bill
- Last updated
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Sponsors
- Barry R. Finegoldprimary
Committees
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Action timeline
2025-02-27
Referred to the committee on Public Health
referral-committee
2025-02-27
House concurred
2025-06-30
Hearing scheduled for 07/10/2025 from 09:00 AM-01:00 PM in A-1
2025-12-04
Accompanied a study order, see S2790
Versions
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Documents
Votes
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Related bills
- Replaces: SD 1654
Official source
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