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MA S 835

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An Act to further define medical necessity determinations

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

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Did MA S 835 pass?

Not yet. MA S 835 is in committee and has not come to a final vote. Latest recorded action (2026-03-05): Committee recommended ought to pass and referred to the committee on Senate Ways and Means

What is MA S 835 about?

By Mr. Velis, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 835) of John C. Velis relative to health plan coverage for medically necessary mental health crisis stabilization services. Financial Services.

Who sponsors MA S 835?

John C. Velis is the primary sponsor of MA S 835.

Description

By Mr. Velis, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 835) of John C. Velis relative to health plan coverage for medically necessary mental health crisis stabilization services. Financial Services.

Introduced
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Latest action
2026-03-05 — Committee recommended ought to pass and referred to the committee on Senate Ways and Means
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Sponsors

  • John C. Velisprimary

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Action timeline

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  1. 2026-03-05

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

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  2. 2026-01-15

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

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  3. 2025-09-09

    Hearing rescheduled to 09/09/2025 from 10:30 AM-12:30 PM in A-2 and Virtual Hearing updated to New End Time

  4. 2025-09-03

    Hearing scheduled for 09/09/2025 from 10:30 AM-1:00 PM in A-2 and virtual

  5. 2025-02-27

    House concurred

  6. 2025-02-27

    Referred to the committee on Financial Services

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Official source

https://malegislature.gov/Bills/194/S835

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