H 3960 Massachusetts House · 194th Legislature (2025-2026)

An Act relative to physician relocation

This bill, introduced by Representative Kate Lipper-Garabedian, would allow physicians to provide testimony in administrative or judicial hearings without facing certain legal barriers. It directly affects healthcare professionals who may be called to testify in legal or regulatory proceedings. The key provision establishes that physicians cannot be penalized for testifying in these contexts, supporting their ability to contribute medical expertise. The bill falls under Public Health and focuses on enabling medical professionals' participation in legal processes.
Bill status passed 3 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Mar 2025
Committee Review
Mar 2025
Senate Passage
Apr 2025
Governor
Introduced Mar 31, 2025 Last action Mar 16, 2026
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
5
Key actions
1
Committee
1
Apr 3, 2025
Upper · Passed
Senate concurred
upper
Mar 31, 2025
Committee
Referred to the committee on Public Health
lower
1 primary · 0 co-sponsors

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