H4796

Relative to organ transplant vehicles

Introduced·7/23/25
Introduced Text

Massachusetts H4796 regulates organ transplant vehicles, requiring registration and compliance with safety standards.

Massachusetts H4796 amends existing law to regulate organ transplant vehicles. It requires organ procurement organizations to register their vehicles with the Department of Public Health. These vehicles must comply with safety standards and regulations, including driver training. The bill also allows the department to revoke or suspend vehicle registrations if the organization fails to comply with regulations. The legislation aims to ensure the safe transportation of human organs and medical personnel for organ recovery or transplantation.

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Where it stands

Current
Ways and Means Committee
Next
Committee decision

Sponsors

D
1
0
Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Calendar

Jan 27

9:00 AM

Joint Committee on Public Health Hearing

Jan 27

11:00 AM

Joint Committee on Public Health Hearing

History

Apr 2

House

Bill reported favorably by committee and referred to the committee on House Ways and Means

Jan 26

Joint

Hearing rescheduled to 01/27/2026 from 11:00 AM-01:00 PM in A-1 and Virtual Hearing updated to New Start Time

Jan 13

Joint

Hearing scheduled for 01/27/2026 from 09:00 AM-01:00 PM in A-1