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MA H 2918

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An Act relative to mandatory coverage for certain health screenings for firefighters

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

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Did MA H 2918 pass?

Not yet. MA H 2918 is in committee and has not come to a final vote. Latest recorded action (2026-08-04): Committee recommended bill ought to pass and referred to the committee on House Ways and Means

What is MA H 2918 about?

By Representative Mendes of Brockton, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2918) of Rita A. Mendes relative to mandatory coverage for certain health screenings for firefighters. Public Service.

Who sponsors MA H 2918?

Rita A. Mendes is the primary sponsor of MA H 2918.

Description

By Representative Mendes of Brockton, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2918) of Rita A. Mendes relative to mandatory coverage for certain health screenings for firefighters. Public Service.

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Latest action
2026-08-04 — Committee recommended bill ought to pass and referred to the committee on House Ways and Means
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Sponsors

  • Rita A. Mendesprimary

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Action timeline

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  1. 2026-08-04

    Committee recommended bill ought to pass and referred to the committee on House Ways and Means

    referral-committee

  2. 2026-06-17

    Reporting date extended to Friday, July 31, 2026

  3. 2026-03-19

    Reporting date extended to Monday, June 15, 2026

  4. 2025-12-08

    Reporting date extended to Wednesday, March 18, 2026

  5. 2025-09-11

    Reported favorably by committee and referred to the committee on Health Care Financing

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  6. 2025-05-28

    Hearing scheduled for 06/02/2025 from 01:00 PM-05:00 PM in A-2

  7. 2025-02-27

    Senate concurred

  8. 2025-02-27

    Referred to the committee on Public Service

    referral-committee

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Official source

https://malegislature.gov/Bills/194/H2918

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