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MA S 728

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An Act relative to step therapy and in vitro fertilization insurance coverage

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

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Quick answers

Did MA S 728 pass?

Not yet. MA S 728 is in committee and has not come to a final vote. Latest recorded action (2026-01-29): Accompanied a study order, see S2931

What is MA S 728 about?

By Mr. Driscoll, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 728) of William J. Driscoll, Jr. relative to step therapy and in vitro fertilization insurance coverage. Financial Services.

Who sponsors MA S 728?

William J. Driscoll, Jr. is the primary sponsor of MA S 728.

Description

By Mr. Driscoll, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 728) of William J. Driscoll, Jr. relative to step therapy and in vitro fertilization insurance coverage. Financial Services.

Introduced
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Latest action
2026-01-29 — Accompanied a study order, see S2931
Bill type
bill
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Sponsors

  • William J. Driscoll, Jr.primary

Committees

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Action timeline

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  1. 2026-01-29

    Accompanied a study order, see S2931

  2. 2025-12-15

    Bill reported favorably by committee and referred to the committee on Health Care Financing

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  3. 2025-10-01

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

  4. 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

  5. 2025-09-29

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

  6. 2025-09-25

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

  7. 2025-09-19

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

  8. 2025-02-27

    House concurred

  9. 2025-02-27

    Referred to the committee on Financial Services

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Official source

https://malegislature.gov/Bills/194/S728

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