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MA H 1261

in committee

An Act protecting patients from surprise bills related to emergency ambulance service

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

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Quick answers

Did MA H 1261 pass?

Not yet. MA H 1261 is in committee and has not come to a final vote. Latest recorded action (2026-02-05): Accompanied a new draft, see H5042

What is MA H 1261 about?

By Representative McMurtry of Dedham, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1261) of Paul McMurtry and Sally P. Kerans relative to payment for ambulance services. Financial Services.

Who sponsors MA H 1261?

Paul McMurtry is the primary sponsor of MA H 1261, joined by 8 cosponsors.

Description

By Representative McMurtry of Dedham, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1261) of Paul McMurtry and Sally P. Kerans relative to payment for ambulance services. Financial Services.

Introduced
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Latest action
2026-02-05 — Accompanied a new draft, see H5042
Bill type
bill
Last updated
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Sponsors

  • Paul McMurtryprimary
  • Sally P. Keranscosponsor
  • Michael D. Bradycosponsor
  • James K. Hawkinscosponsor
  • Steven S. Howittcosponsor
  • John J. Marsicosponsor
  • Margaret R. Scarsdalecosponsor
  • Jennifer Balinsky Arminicosponsor
  • Kate Donaghuecosponsor

Committees

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Action timeline

Newest first

  1. 2026-02-05

    Accompanied a new draft, see H5042

  2. 2025-10-15

    Hearing scheduled for 10/27/2025 from 10:30 AM-04:00 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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Related bills

Official source

https://malegislature.gov/Bills/194/H1261

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