Proposal for a legislative amendment to the Constitution for a Constitutional right to health care
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Progress
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- Introduced
- Passed House
- Passed Senate
- To Governor
- Became Law
Overview
This proposal seeks to add a constitutional right to health care in Massachusetts. It would establish a fundamental right for residents to access healthcare services. The proposal has been repeatedly referred to committees and considered by the legislature, but has not yet been enacted. Multiple similar proposals have been introduced in the past.
Key provisions
- Establishes a constitutional right to health care.
- Would likely require the state to take steps to ensure access to healthcare.
- The specific details of how this right would be implemented are not yet defined.
- The proposal has been subject to repeated consideration by the legislature.
Who is affected
- All residents of Massachusetts
- Healthcare providers
- The Massachusetts government
Notable changes
- Could fundamentally alter the state’s approach to healthcare funding and delivery.
- Similar proposals have been introduced in the past, indicating ongoing interest in this issue.
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Sponsors
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2 on record
Primary sponsor
Michael S. Day
Cosponsor
Vincent Lawrence Dixon
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