H4609

Measuring the impact of Long COVID in the Commonwealth

Introduced·10/16/25
Introduced Text

Massachusetts H4609 mandates the Department of Public Health to monitor Long COVID and report findings.

Massachusetts H4609 requires the Department of Public Health to track Long COVID, also known as post-acute sequelae of SARS-CoV-2 (PASC), and provide regular reports. The bill mandates the creation of a surveillance case definition aligning with the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine (NASEM). It also requires the development of a case report form to collect patient data, including demographics, symptoms, and associated conditions. Active surveillance is to begin six months after the act's enactment, with annual public reports.

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Health Care Financing Committee
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History

Jun 17

House

Reporting date extended to Friday, July 31, 2026

Mar 19

House

Reporting date extended to Monday, June 15, 2026

Dec 8, 2025

House

Reporting date extended to Wednesday, March 18, 2026