Bill Commons

MA S 811

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An Act to improve outcomes for those with limb loss and limb difference

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

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Did MA S 811 pass?

Not yet. MA S 811 is in committee and has not come to a final vote. Latest recorded action (2025-11-17): Committee recommended ought to pass and referred to the committee on Senate Ways and Means

What is MA S 811 about?

By Mr. Oliveira, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 811) of Jacob R. Oliveira for legislation to provide coverage for prosthetic and orthotic devices including the repair or replacement of prosthetic or orthotic devices to eligible MassHealth members. Financial Services.

Who sponsors MA S 811?

Jacob R. Oliveira is the primary sponsor of MA S 811, joined by 2 cosponsors.

Description

By Mr. Oliveira, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 811) of Jacob R. Oliveira for legislation to provide coverage for prosthetic and orthotic devices including the repair or replacement of prosthetic or orthotic devices to eligible MassHealth members. Financial Services.

Introduced
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Latest action
2025-11-17 — Committee recommended ought to pass and referred to the committee on Senate Ways and Means
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Sponsors

  • Jacob R. Oliveiraprimary
  • Jason M. Lewiscosponsor
  • Michelle L. Badgercosponsor

Committees

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Action timeline

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  1. 2025-11-17

    Bill reported favorably by committee and referred to the committee on Senate Ways and Means

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  2. 2025-11-17

    Committee recommended ought to pass

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  3. 2025-11-17

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

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  4. 2025-08-28

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

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  5. 2025-08-28

    Accompanied by S836

  6. 2025-06-16

    Hearing scheduled for 06/24/2025 from 10:30 AM-02:00 PM in Gardner Auditorium

  7. 2025-02-27

    House concurred

  8. 2025-02-27

    Referred to the committee on Financial Services

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Related bills

Official source

https://malegislature.gov/Bills/194/S811

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