Bill Commons

MA H 1223

in committee

An Act to ensure access to scalp and facial hair prostheses for children and adults with alopecia areata

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

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Did MA H 1223 pass?

Not yet. MA H 1223 is in committee and has not come to a final vote. Latest recorded action (2025-09-29): Accompanied a new draft, see H4552

What is MA H 1223 about?

By Representative Kerans of Danvers, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1223) of Sally P. Kerans and Kristin E. Kassner relative to providing health insurance coverage for scalp and facial hair prosthesis. Financial Services.

Who sponsors MA H 1223?

Sally P. Kerans is the primary sponsor of MA H 1223, joined by 4 cosponsors.

Description

By Representative Kerans of Danvers, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1223) of Sally P. Kerans and Kristin E. Kassner relative to providing health insurance coverage for scalp and facial hair prosthesis. Financial Services.

Introduced
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Latest action
2025-09-29 — Accompanied a new draft, see H4552
Bill type
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Sponsors

  • Sally P. Keransprimary
  • Kristin E. Kassnercosponsor
  • Joan B. Lovelycosponsor
  • Lindsay N. Sabadosacosponsor
  • James B. Eldridgecosponsor

Committees

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Action timeline

Newest first

  1. 2025-09-29

    Accompanied a new draft, see H4552

  2. 2025-06-16

    Hearing scheduled for 06/24/2025 from 10:30 AM-02:00 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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Official source

https://malegislature.gov/Bills/194/H1223

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