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
Sponsors
Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Kate Lipper-Garabedian
DDemocratic
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