MA SD 1676
in committeeAn Act to address medical debt through hospital financial assistance reform
Massachusetts · 2025-2026 Regular Session (194th General Court) · upper
Quick answers
Did MA SD 1676 pass?
Not yet. MA SD 1676 is in committee as of 2025-02-27 and has not come to a final vote. Latest recorded action (2025-02-27): House concurred
What is MA SD 1676 about?
By Ms. Comerford, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 842) of Joanne M. Comerford and Steven Owens for legislation to offer financial assistance for medical debt to those below the federal poverty level. Health Care Financing.
Who sponsors MA SD 1676?
Joanne M. Comerford is the primary sponsor of MA SD 1676, joined by 1 cosponsor.
Description
By Ms. Comerford, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 842) of Joanne M. Comerford and Steven Owens for legislation to offer financial assistance for medical debt to those below the federal poverty level. Health Care Financing.
- Introduced
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- Latest action
- 2025-02-27 — House concurred
- Bill type
- proposed bill
- Last updated
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Sponsors
- Joanne M. Comerfordprimary
- Steven Owenscosponsor
Committees
Not provided by source.
Action timeline
2025-02-27
Referred to the committee on Health Care Financing
referral-committee
2025-02-27
House concurred
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Votes
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Related bills
No related bills recorded for this bill.
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