An Act relative to videotaping, audiotaping and photographing persons receiving medical treatment

This bill amends state law to require explicit consent from patients, their guardians, or authorized representatives before any person records them during medical treatment. It defines "recording" to include all forms of video, audio, and digital images and specifies that consent can be withdrawn at any time before the recording occurs. Additionally, the legislation mandates that anyone sharing recordings of deceased patients must first obtain permission from the patient's next of kin. These rules apply to all individuals and entities involved in medical care settings within Massachusetts.