Bill Commons

MA H 1237

in committee

An Act to further enhance rate review examinations conducted by the health care access bureau within the division of insurance

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

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Did MA H 1237 pass?

Not yet. MA H 1237 is in committee and has not come to a final vote. Latest recorded action (2026-01-23): Accompanied a new draft, see H4948

What is MA H 1237 about?

By Representative Lawn of Watertown, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1237) of John J. Lawn, Jr., relative to oversight of the small group and individual health insurance market. Financial Services.

Who sponsors MA H 1237?

John J. Lawn, Jr. is the primary sponsor of MA H 1237, joined by 1 cosponsor.

Description

By Representative Lawn of Watertown, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1237) of John J. Lawn, Jr., relative to oversight of the small group and individual health insurance market. Financial Services.

Introduced
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Latest action
2026-01-23 — Accompanied a new draft, see H4948
Bill type
bill
Last updated
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Sponsors

  • John J. Lawn, Jr.primary
  • Marc T. Lombardocosponsor

Committees

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Action timeline

Newest first

  1. 2026-01-23

    Accompanied a new draft, see H4948

  2. 2025-10-01

    Hearing scheduled for 10/01/2025 from 10:30 AM-01:00 PM in B-1

  3. 2025-10-01

    Hearing rescheduled to 10/01/2025 from 10:30 AM-11:20 PM in B-1 and Virtual Hearing updated to New End Time

  4. 2025-09-29

    Hearing rescheduled to 10/01/2025 from 10:30 AM-01:00 PM in B-1 and Virtual Hearing location changed

  5. 2025-09-25

    Hearing rescheduled to 10/01/2025 from 10:30 AM-01:00 PM in A-1 and Virtual Hearing location changed

  6. 2025-09-19

    Hearing scheduled for 10/01/2025 from 10:30 AM-01:00 PM in B-2

  7. 2025-02-27

    Senate concurred

  8. 2025-02-27

    Referred to the committee on Financial Services

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Official source

https://malegislature.gov/Bills/194/H1237

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