S1514
An Act relative to provider choice
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Bill overview
This bill, titled ‘An Act relative to provider choice,’ aims to expand patient options when accessing healthcare services, particularly regarding vaccinations. It seeks to ensure individuals have a wider selection of providers and vaccines available to them. The bill also includes a study order related to provider choice and immunizations. It was referred to the Public Health committee and subsequently the Health Care Financing committee.
Key provisions
- Expands patient choice in accessing healthcare services.
- Addresses vaccine availability and provider options.
- Includes a study order related to provider choice and immunizations.
- Referenced to the Public Health and Health Care Financing committees.
Who is affected
- Patients
- Healthcare Providers
- Vaccine Providers
Notable changes
- Introduces a framework for broader provider choice.
- Links to a study order concerning provider choice and immunization access.
Sponsors
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Primary sponsor
Jr. William J. Driscoll
Cosponsor
Jr. William J. Driscoll
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Bill S.1514 194th (Current)
An Act relative to provider choice
By Mr. Driscoll, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1514) of William J. Driscoll, Jr. for legislation relative to provider choice and vaccines. Public Health.
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Bill Information
Presenter: William J. Driscoll, Jr.
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Bill History
Displaying 5 actions for Bill S.1514
| Date | Branch | Action |
| 2/27/2025 | Senate | Referred to the committee on Public Health |
| 2/27/2025 | House | House concurred |
| 6/2/2025 | Joint | Hearing scheduled for 06/06/2025 from 10:00 AM-05:30 PM in Gardner Auditorium |
| 9/2/2025 | Senate | Bill reported favorably by committee and referred to the committee on Health Care Financing |
| 1/29/2026 | Senate | Accompanied a study order, see S2931 |
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