H153

Requiring informed consent for marijuana testing

Introduced·2/27/25
Introduced Text

Massachusetts H153 mandates written informed consent for marijuana testing and disclosure of test results in healthcare settings.

Massachusetts H153 amends the General Laws to require healthcare facilities to obtain written informed consent before testing for marijuana or THC and before disclosing test results. The consent form must clearly state the purpose of the test. Unauthorized testing or disclosure is considered a violation of consumer protection laws. This bill aims to protect patient privacy and ensure informed consent in medical marijuana testing.

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Where it stands

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In committee
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Sponsors

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Calendar

May 7, 2025

10:30 AM

Joint Committee on Cannabis Policy Hearing

History

May 11

House

Accompanied a study order, see H5396 (under House Rule 27)

May 1, 2025

Joint

Hearing scheduled for 05/07/2025 from 10:30 AM-01:00 PM in B-1

Feb 27, 2025

House

Referred to the Joint Committee on Cannabis Policy