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MA H 1216

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An Act relative to insurance coverage of hearing aids

Massachusetts · 2025-2026 Regular Session (194th General Court) · lower

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Did MA H 1216 pass?

Not yet. MA H 1216 is in committee and has not come to a final vote. Latest recorded action (2026-03-09): Accompanied a study order, see H5210

What is MA H 1216 about?

By Representative Kassner of Hamilton, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1216) of Kristin E. Kassner and others relative to insurance coverage of hearing aids. Financial Services.

Who sponsors MA H 1216?

Kristin E. Kassner is the primary sponsor of MA H 1216, joined by 8 cosponsors.

Description

By Representative Kassner of Hamilton, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1216) of Kristin E. Kassner and others relative to insurance coverage of hearing aids. Financial Services.

Introduced
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Latest action
2026-03-09 — Accompanied a study order, see H5210
Bill type
bill
Last updated
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Sponsors

  • Kristin E. Kassnerprimary
  • Donald R. Berthiaume, Jr.cosponsor
  • Sean Garballeycosponsor
  • Colleen M. Garrycosponsor
  • Christopher Hendrickscosponsor
  • Vanna Howardcosponsor
  • Patrick Joseph Kearneycosponsor
  • David Henry Argosky LeBoeufcosponsor
  • Bud L. Williamscosponsor

Committees

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Action timeline

Newest first

  1. 2026-03-09

    Accompanied a study order, see H5210

  2. 2025-09-09

    Hearing scheduled for 09/17/2025 from 12:30 PM-04:30 PM in Gardner Auditorium

  3. 2025-02-27

    Senate concurred

  4. 2025-02-27

    Referred to the committee on Financial Services

    referral-committee

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Related bills

Official source

https://malegislature.gov/Bills/194/H1216

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