Massachusetts legislation · 194th General Court
Massachusetts S1484: An Act to reduce incidence and death from pancreatic cancer
Status: Failed, April 1, 2026
What the bill says
An Act relative to pancreatic cancer screening,” dated July 2014, including an update of the cost analysis for pancreatic cancer screening for high-risk individuals. The center shall present its findings and update to the committee on health care financing and the committee on financial services no later than June 30, 2026. SECTION 4. The initial meeting of the pancreatic cancer advisory council shall convene no later than 60 days after the effective day of this act.
From the introduced text, February 27, 2025:
An Act relative to pancreatic cancer screening,” dated July 2014, including an update of the cost analysis for pancreatic cancer screening for high-risk individuals. The center shall present its findings and update to the committee on health care financing and the committee on financial services no later than June 30, 2026. SECTION 4. The initial meeting of the pancreatic cancer advisory council shall convene no later than 60 days after the effective day of this act.
Sponsors
- Joanne Comerford (D, Hampshire, Franklin and Worcester) · primary sponsor
- Donald Wong (R, 9th Essex)
- Mark Sylvia (D)
- Joan Lovely (D, Second Essex)
- Kennedy, Robyn K. (D, First Worcester)
- Brendan Crighton (D)
- Marcus Vaughn (R)
- Puppolo, Jr., Angelo J. (D, 12th Hampden)
- Rebecca Rausch (D, Norfolk, Worcester and Middlesex)
- Liz Miranda (D)
- Paul Feeney (D, Bristol and Norfolk)
- Thomas Stanley (D, 9th Middlesex)
Latest actions
- : Accompanied a study order, see S3038
- : Reporting date extended to Tuesday March 31, 2026
- : Bill reported favorably by committee and referred to the committee on Health Care Financing
- : Hearing scheduled for 06/11/2025 from 09:00 AM-01:00 PM in A-1
- : House concurred
- : Referred to the committee on Public Health
Votes
- Committee Vote - Joint Committee on Public Health (July 29, 2025): 5 yea, 0 nay, passed
Common questions
- What is S1484?
- S1484 is a bill in the Massachusetts Legislature (194th General Court): An Act to reduce incidence and death from pancreatic cancer.
- What does S1484 do?
- In its own words: An Act relative to pancreatic cancer screening,” dated July 2014, including an update of the cost analysis for pancreatic cancer screening for high-risk individuals. The center shall present its findings and update to the committee on health care financing and the committee on financial services no later than June 30, 2026. SECTION 4. The initial meeting of the pancreatic cancer advisory council shall convene no later than 60 days after the effective day of this act.
- What is the status of S1484?
- Failed as of April 1, 2026. Latest action: Accompanied a study order, see S3038 (April 1, 2026).
- Who sponsored S1484?
- Joanne Comerford (D, Hampshire, Franklin and Worcester), with 11 co-sponsors.
- Where is the official record for S1484?
- On the Massachusetts Legislature website: https://malegislature.gov/Bills/194/S1484
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