relative to the right of licensed health care providers to freely communicate with patients, colleagues, and the public about medical information, emerging therapies, and treatment options.
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Where it stands
Introduced
Passed House
3Passed Senate
4To Governor
5Became Law
Looking ahead
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History
2026
Apr 16Refer to Interim Study, MA, VV; 04/16/2026; SJ 9Latest
Apr 10Committee Report: Referred to Interim Study, 04/16/2026; Vote 4-0; CC; SC 14A
Mar 25Hearing: 04/01/2026, Room 100, SH, 09:00 am; SC 12
Mar 17Introduced 03/12/2026 and Referred to Health and Human Services; SJ 7Minor
Mar 11Ought to Pass with Amendment 2026-1026h: MA DV 176-145 03/11/2026 HJ 7 P. 183Passed House
Mar 11Amendment # 2026-1026h: AA VV 03/11/2026 HJ 7 P. 183
Mar 4Minority Committee Report: Inexpedient to Legislate
Mar 4Majority Committee Report: Ought to Pass with Amendment # 2026-1026h 03/04/2026 (Vote 10-8; RC) HC 10 P. 49Minor
Feb 27Executive Session: 03/04/2026 09:00 am GP 158
Feb 18Public Hearing: 02/25/2026 09:30 am GP 158
Feb 17==CANCELLED== Public Hearing: 02/23/2026 09:00 am GP 158
2025
Dec 1Introduced 01/07/2026 and referred to Health, Human Services and Elderly Affairs HJ 1 P. 7Introduced