Massachusetts · 194th Legislature (2025-2026) · Bill
S 1532: An Act relative to patient identity and privacy protection in waiting rooms
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
Plain-language summary
S 1532 is a bill introduced in the Massachusetts Senate on February 27, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: An Act relative to patient identity and privacy protection in waiting rooms. Primary sponsor: Paul Feeney (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (January 7, 2026): Bill reported favorably by committee and referred to the committee on Senate Rules.
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
By Mr. Feeney, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1532) of Paul R. Feeney for legislation relative to patient identity and privacy protection in waiting rooms. Public Health.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 1
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paul Feeney | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | Bristol and Norfolk |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- Bill reported favorably by committee and referred to the committee on Senate Rules
- Hearing rescheduled to 06/23/2025 from 09:00 AM-01:00 PM in B-1
- Hearing scheduled for 06/23/2025 from 09:00 AM-01:00 PM in A-1
- House concurred
- Referred to the committee on Public Health