H 2422 Massachusetts House · 194th Legislature (2025-2026)

An Act relative to Parkinson's Disease public awareness and education

This bill requires Massachusetts' Department of Public Health to create a public awareness program about Parkinson's disease, developed with the American Parkinson Disease Association. It mandates the department to produce and distribute bilingual (English/Spanish) educational booklets covering disease causes, diagnosis, treatment options, and lifestyle management to healthcare facilities, professionals, and the public. The bill also directs the department to develop training for police, firefighters, and other public safety personnel to recognize symptoms and respond appropriately. Additionally, it requires the department to maintain and publicly share a non-endorsed list of local providers offering Parkinson's diagnosis and treatment services.
Sub-Topics: Public Health
Bill status passed 3 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Feb 2025
Committee Review
Feb 2025
Senate Passage
Feb 2025
Governor
Introduced Feb 27, 2025 Last action Mar 16, 2026
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This bill passed the Senate. No roll call record of that vote is available.
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5
Key actions
1
Committee
1
Feb 27, 2025
Upper · Passed
Senate concurred
upper
Feb 27, 2025
Committee
Referred to the committee on Public Health
lower
1 primary · 0 co-sponsors

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Photo of Bill Galvin
Bill Galvin
DDemocratic
MA
6th Norfolk