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MA S 1544

in committee

An Act relative to patient access to certain health care services

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

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Did MA S 1544 pass?

Not yet. MA S 1544 is in committee and has not come to a final vote. Latest recorded action (2026-08-20): Accompanied a study order (under JR10), see S3258

What is MA S 1544 about?

By Ms. Friedman, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1544) of Cindy F. Friedman for legislation relative to interpreters for non-English speaking patient in health care facilities. Public Health.

Who sponsors MA S 1544?

Cindy F. Friedman is the primary sponsor of MA S 1544.

Description

By Ms. Friedman, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1544) of Cindy F. Friedman for legislation relative to interpreters for non-English speaking patient in health care facilities. Public Health.

Introduced
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Latest action
2026-08-20 — Accompanied a study order (under JR10), see S3258
Bill type
bill
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Sponsors

  • Cindy F. Friedmanprimary

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Action timeline

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  1. 2026-08-20

    Accompanied a study order (under JR10), see S3258

  2. 2026-03-19

    Reporting date extended to Friday July 31, 2026

  3. 2025-09-29

    Hearing rescheduled to 09/29/2025 from 09:00 AM-11:30 AM in A-2 and Virtual Hearing updated to New End Time

  4. 2025-09-29

    Hearing rescheduled to 09/29/2025 from 09:00 AM-11:30 PM in A-2 and Virtual Hearing updated to New End Time

  5. 2025-09-19

    Hearing scheduled for 09/29/2025 from 09:00 AM-01:00 PM in A-2

  6. 2025-02-27

    House concurred

  7. 2025-02-27

    Referred to the committee on Public Health

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Official source

https://malegislature.gov/Bills/194/S1544

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