Massachusetts bills · 194th Legislature (2025-2026)
Massachusetts H 1168
An Act relative to eliminating the PCP referral requirement for specialty gynecological care
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed House
- Passed Senate
- To Governor
- Became law
Sponsors
- Judith A. Garcia (Democratic)
Cosponsors (2)
- Patrick Joseph Kearney (Democratic)
- Margaret R. Scarsdale (Democratic)
Summary
Official abstract published by the Massachusetts legislature· summary
By Representative Garcia of Chelsea, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1168) of Judith A. Garcia and Patrick Joseph Kearney relative to eliminating the health insurance referral requirement for certain specialty gynecological care. Financial Services.
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Roll-call votes
No recorded votes on this bill.
Actions
- Jul 22, 2026 · House
Committee recommended bill ought to pass and referred to the committee on House Ways and Means - Jun 17, 2026 · House
Reporting date extended to Friday, July 31, 2026 - Mar 19, 2026 · House
Reporting date extended to Monday, June 15, 2026 - Dec 8, 2025 · House
Reporting date extended to Wednesday, March 18, 2026 - Oct 20, 2025 · House
Reported favorably by committee and referred to the committee on Health Care Financing - Oct 20, 2025 · Legislature
Hearing scheduled for 07/15/2025 from 10:00 AM-01:00 PM in A-2 - Jul 3, 2025 · Legislature
Hearing scheduled for 07/15/2025 from 10:00 AM-01:00 PM in A-2 - Feb 27, 2025 · Senate
Senate concurred - Feb 27, 2025 · House
Referred to the committee on Financial Services