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MA H 1287

in committee

An Act relative to the treatment of infantile cataracts

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

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Did MA H 1287 pass?

Not yet. MA H 1287 is in committee and has not come to a final vote. Latest recorded action (2026-03-12): Accompanied a study order, see H5225

What is MA H 1287 about?

By Representative Philips of Sharon, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1287) of Edward R. Philips that health insurance policies that cover infantile cataract surgery be required to provide coverage for aphakic lenses for treatment and rehabilitation. Financial Services.

Who sponsors MA H 1287?

Edward R. Philips is the primary sponsor of MA H 1287.

Description

By Representative Philips of Sharon, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1287) of Edward R. Philips that health insurance policies that cover infantile cataract surgery be required to provide coverage for aphakic lenses for treatment and rehabilitation. Financial Services.

Introduced
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Latest action
2026-03-12 — Accompanied a study order, see H5225
Bill type
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Sponsors

  • Edward R. Philipsprimary

Committees

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Action timeline

Newest first

  1. 2026-03-12

    Accompanied a study order, see H5225

  2. 2025-09-26

    Hearing scheduled for 10/08/2025 from 10:30 AM-02:30 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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Official source

https://malegislature.gov/Bills/194/H1287

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