Massachusetts bills · 194th Legislature (2025-2026)
Massachusetts S 1563
An Act prioritizing patient access to care
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed Senate
- Passed House
- To Governor
- Became law
Sponsors
- Robyn K. Kennedy (Democratic)
Cosponsors (8)
- Rebecca L. Rausch (Democratic)
- Joanne M. Comerford (Democratic)
- Susannah M. Whipps (Independent)
- Manny Cruz (Democratic)
- Patricia D. Jehlen (Democratic)
- Paul W. Mark (Democratic)
- Adam Gómez (Democratic)
- Joan B. Lovely (Democratic)
Summary
Official abstract published by the Massachusetts legislature· summary
By Ms. Kennedy, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1563) of Robyn K. Kennedy, Rebecca L. Rausch, Joanne M. Comerford, Susannah M. Whipps and other members of the General Court for legislation to prioritize patient access to care based upon the professional judgment of the physician.. Public Health.
Text versions
Roll-call votes
No recorded votes on this bill.
Actions
- Mar 12, 2026 · Senate
Committee recommended ought to pass and referred to the committee on Senate Ways and Means - Jan 8, 2026 · Senate
Bill reported favorably by committee and referred to the committee on Health Care Financing - Jun 30, 2025 · Legislature
Hearing scheduled for 07/10/2025 from 09:00 AM-01:00 PM in A-1 - Feb 27, 2025 · House
House concurred - Feb 27, 2025 · Senate
Referred to the committee on Public Health