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S 2485

An Act relative to military personnel and medical records

194th Legislature (2025-2026) Introduced by Mike Rush

S 2485 establishes protocols governing access to and management of military personnel medical records in Massachusetts, balancing healthcare continuity with privacy protections.

Hearing scheduled for 07/22/2025 from 01:00 PM-05:00 PM in A-2
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Bill Summary · S 2485

Legislative bill overview

S 2485 is a Massachusetts bill addressing the relationship between military personnel records and medical records. The bill was introduced by Senator Mike Rush and referred to the Veterans and Federal Affairs Committee in February 2025, with a hearing scheduled for July 2025. The specific provisions are not detailed in the available legislative actions.

Why is this important

Military personnel often face unique challenges in accessing, managing, and protecting their medical records, which can affect healthcare continuity, disability benefits claims, and privacy protections. Clarifying the legal framework around how these records are handled, stored, and shared between military and civilian healthcare systems has direct implications for veteran health outcomes and administrative efficiency.

Potential points of contention

  • Privacy and data sharing protocols – Determining which entities can access military medical records and under what circumstances may create tension between transparency for healthcare providers and privacy protections for service members
  • Access and portability – Questions about whether service members can easily obtain their own records or transfer them between military and civilian providers, and what barriers exist
  • Interagency coordination – How military, state, and federal agencies coordinate on records management, potentially affecting administrative burden and consistency across jurisdictions

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

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