Massachusetts bills · 194th Legislature (2025-2026)
Massachusetts H 1371
An Act to support equal access to community care for elders and persons with disabilities
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed House
- Passed Senate
- To Governor
- Became law
Sponsors
- Natalie M. Higgins (Democratic)
Cosponsors (14)
- Lindsay N. Sabadosa (Democratic)
- Joanne M. Comerford (Democratic)
- David Paul Linsky (Democratic)
- Christine P. Barber (Democratic)
- Christopher Richard Flanagan (Democratic)
- Jacob R. Oliveira (Democratic)
- Natalie M. Blais
- James B. Eldridge (Democratic)
- Mindy Domb (Democratic)
- William C. Galvin (Democratic)
- Bruce E. Tarr (Republican)
- Danillo A. Sena (Democratic)
- Rebecca L. Rausch (Democratic)
- Tackey Chan (Democratic)
Summary
Official abstract published by the Massachusetts legislature· summary
By Representative Higgins of Leominster, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1371) of Natalie M. Higgins and others relative to Medicaid eligibility for certain elders and persons with disabilities. Health Care Financing.
Text versions
Roll-call votes
No recorded votes on this bill.
Actions
- Apr 16, 2026 · House
Bill reported favorably by committee and referred to the committee on House Ways and Means - Mar 19, 2026 · House
Reporting date extended to Monday, June 15, 2026 - Sep 15, 2025 · House
Reporting date extended to Wednesday, March 18, 2026 - Jun 24, 2025 · Legislature
Hearing scheduled for 07/01/2025 from 10:00 AM-12:30 PM in Gardner Auditorium - Feb 27, 2025 · Senate
Senate concurred - Feb 27, 2025 · House
Referred to the committee on Health Care Financing