Massachusetts bills · 194th Legislature (2025-2026)
Massachusetts H 1383
An Act relative the use and impact of prior authorization for health care services
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed House
- Passed Senate
- To Governor
- Became law
Sponsors
- John J. Lawn, Jr. (Democratic)
Cosponsors (2)
- Greg Schwartz (Democratic)
- Vanna Howard (Democratic)
Summary
Official abstract published by the Massachusetts legislature· summary
By Representative Lawn of Watertown, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1383) of John J. Lawn, Jr., that the Health Policy Commission conduct an analysis on the use of prior authorization for health care services and its impact on cost, quality and access. Health Care Financing.
Text versions
Roll-call votes
No recorded votes on this bill.
Actions
- Jun 17, 2026 · House
Reporting date extended to Friday, July 31, 2026 - Mar 19, 2026 · House
Reporting date extended to Monday, June 15, 2026 - Oct 8, 2025 · House
Reporting date extended until Wednesday, March 18, 2026 - Jul 3, 2025 · Legislature
Hearing scheduled for 07/15/2025 from 10:00 AM-04:00 PM in Gardner Auditorium - Feb 27, 2025 · Senate
Senate concurred - Feb 27, 2025 · House
Referred to the committee on Health Care Financing