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HD 924

An Act relative to clinical laboratory testing

194th Legislature (2025-2026) Introduced by Ken Gordon

HD 924: An Act Relative to Clinical Laboratory Testing SummaryThis proposed bill aims to establish new regulations and oversight for clinical laboratories operating in the state. T

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Bill Summary · HD 924

HD 924: An Act Relative to Clinical Laboratory Testing

Summary

This proposed bill aims to establish new regulations and oversight for clinical laboratories operating in the state. The key provisions of the legislation include:

Licensing and Certification Requirements

  • All clinical laboratories would be required to obtain a state-issued license to operate
  • Laboratories must meet specific certification standards and undergo regular inspections to maintain their license
  • Licensing fees and fines for non-compliance would provide funding for the regulatory program

Testing Standards and Quality Control

  • The state health department would set mandatory standards for clinical testing procedures and quality assurance
  • Laboratories would be required to implement comprehensive quality control measures and submit to regular proficiency testing

Patient Protections

  • Patients would have the right to access their full laboratory test results directly from the testing facility
  • Laboratories would be prohibited from releasing test data to third parties without the patient's explicit consent

Enforcement and Penalties

  • State regulators would have the authority to suspend or revoke a laboratory's license for serious violations
  • Significant financial penalties could be levied against labs found to be non-compliant with the new requirements

Impact

If enacted, this legislation would bring comprehensive new oversight and consumer protections to the clinical laboratory industry in the state. Supporters argue it is necessary to ensure the accuracy, safety and privacy of medical testing. However, critics contend the additional regulations could increase costs and create administrative burdens for many laboratories.

The proposed law would affect all clinical facilities conducting diagnostic tests, including hospital labs, independent commercial labs, and labs operated by physicians' practices. Patients receiving any type of clinical testing - from routine blood work to specialized genetic analysis - would also be impacted by the new patient rights and privacy provisions.

The timeline for the bill is uncertain, as it is currently in the early legislative process. If approved, the state health department would be required to establish the new licensing program and testing standards within 12 months of the law taking effect.

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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