An Act to simplify the administrative aspect of evidentiary use of medical information
This bill amends Massachusetts law to allow itemized medical bills and related reports to be used as evidence in court regarding the cost and necessity of medical services. It directly affects individuals involved in legal proceedings where medical treatment is relevant, such as personal injury cases. Under the new rules, these documents can prove charges, diagnoses, and opinions on disability if the opposing party receives a certified copy at least ten days before they are introduced. The law also preserves the right for any party to call medical professionals to testify or cross-examine witnesses about the records.
Bill status
passed
3 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Feb 2023
Committee Review
Feb 2023
Senate Passage
Feb 2023
Governor
Introduced Feb 16, 2023
Last action Feb 8, 2024
Floor votes
How they voted
This bill passed the Senate. No roll call record of that vote is available.
Full legislative history
Actions timeline
Total actions
4
Key actions
1
Committee
1
Feb 16, 2023
Upper · Passed
Senate concurred
upper
Feb 16, 2023
Committee
Referred to the committee on The Judiciary
lower
1 primary · 2 co-sponsors
Sponsors
Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Chris Hendricks
DDemocratic
Co
Brian Murray
DDemocratic
Co
Lindsay Sabadosa
DDemocratic
Ask Maddy
·
AI policy assistant
Ask Maddy about H 1545
Scope: MA
Hi! I can help you understand H 1545. What would you like to know?
Try one of these
i
Maddy answers using official bill text and legislative records. Always verify before sharing.
Sources cited inline