Massachusetts bills · 194th Legislature (2025-2026)
Massachusetts S 871
An Act ensuring equal access to medical treatments essential for people with a developmental disability, intellectual disability, or autism
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed Senate
- Passed House
- To Governor
- Became law
Sponsors
- John F. Keenan (Democratic)
Cosponsors (9)
- James B. Eldridge (Democratic)
- James K. Hawkins (Democratic)
- Michael O. Moore (Democratic)
- Manny Cruz (Democratic)
- Michael D. Brady (Democratic)
- Patrick M. O'Connor (Republican)
- Mike Connolly (Democratic)
- Paul R. Feeney (Democratic)
- Pavel M. Payano (Democratic)
Summary
Official abstract published by the Massachusetts legislature· summary
By Mr. Keenan, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 871) of John F. Keenan, James B. Eldridge, James K. Hawkins, Michael O. Moore and other members of the General Court for legislation to require MassHealth to cover medical treatments essential for people with a developmental disability, intellectual disability, or autism. Health Care Financing.
Text versions
Roll-call votes
No recorded votes on this bill.
Actions
- Jan 29, 2026 · Senate
Accompanied a study order, see S2931 - Jun 24, 2025 · Legislature
Hearing scheduled for 07/01/2025 from 10:00 AM-12:30 PM in Gardner Auditorium - Feb 27, 2025 · House
House concurred - Feb 27, 2025 · Senate
Referred to the committee on Health Care Financing