H1354
An Act to address the financial sustainability of the Health Safety Net
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Bill overview
This bill, H.1354, aims to ensure the long-term financial stability of the Health Safety Net Trust Fund in Massachusetts. It addresses concerns about the funding of this trust fund, which supports critical healthcare services for vulnerable populations. The bill was referred to the Joint Committee on Health Care Financing and has experienced multiple reporting date extensions. It is similar to previous legislation focused on the same issue.
Key provisions
- Addresses the financial sustainability of the Health Safety Net Trust Fund.
- Relates to financing mechanisms for the Trust Fund.
- Was referred to the Joint Committee on Health Care Financing.
- Has undergone multiple reporting date extensions.
- Similar to previous bills addressing the Trust Fund's finances.
Who is affected
- Healthcare providers
- Vulnerable populations receiving healthcare services
- The Health Safety Net Trust Fund
Notable changes
- The bill builds upon previous legislation addressing the Trust Fund's financial stability.
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Primary sponsor
Daniel Cahill
Cosponsors
Daniel Cahill
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Bill H.1354 194th (Current)
An Act to address the financial sustainability of the Health Safety Net
By Representative Cahill of Lynn, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1354) of Daniel Cahill relative to financing the Health Safety Net Trust Fund. Health Care Financing.
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Bill Information
Bill Information
Presenter: Daniel Cahill Status: Referred to Joint Committee on Health Care Financing
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Bill History
Displaying 5 actions for Bill H.1354
| Date | Branch | Action |
| 2/27/2025 | House | Referred to the committee on Health Care Financing |
| 2/27/2025 | Senate | Senate concurred |
| 7/3/2025 | Joint | Hearing scheduled for 07/15/2025 from 10:00 AM-04:00 PM in Gardner Auditorium |
| 10/8/2025 | House | Reporting date extended until Wednesday, March 18, 2026 |
| 3/19/2026 | House | Reporting date extended to Monday, June 15, 2026 |
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