Massachusetts bills · 194th Legislature (2025-2026)
Massachusetts S 842
An Act to address medical debt through hospital financial assistance reform
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed Senate
- Passed House
- To Governor
- Became law
Sponsors
- Joanne M. Comerford (Democratic)
Cosponsors (2)
- Steven Owens (Democratic)
- James B. Eldridge (Democratic)
Summary
Official abstract published by the Massachusetts legislature· summary
By Ms. Comerford, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 842) of Joanne M. Comerford and Steven Owens for legislation to offer financial assistance for medical debt to those below the federal poverty level. Health Care Financing.
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Roll-call votes
No recorded votes on this bill.
Actions
- Jun 16, 2025 · Senate
Accompanied S857 - May 2, 2025 · Legislature
Hearing scheduled for 05/12/2025 from 01:00 PM-05:00 PM in Gardner Auditorium - Feb 27, 2025 · House
House concurred - Feb 27, 2025 · Senate
Referred to the committee on Health Care Financing