S2452
An Act relative to health and transportation
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Bill overview
This bill aims to improve access to timely and efficient transportation for medical services in Massachusetts. It seeks to address challenges related to getting patients to appointments, particularly those with limited mobility or residing in underserved areas. The legislation intends to streamline transportation options and ensure individuals can readily access necessary healthcare. It is currently being reviewed by the Transportation committee.
Key provisions
- Study of transportation challenges to medical services.
- Potential improvements to existing transportation programs.
- Examination of ways to enhance coordination between healthcare providers and transportation services.
- Investigation into innovative transportation solutions.
- Consideration of barriers to access for specific populations.
Who is affected
- Patients needing transportation to medical appointments
- Healthcare providers
- Transportation services
- Massachusetts residents
- Underserved communities
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Primary sponsor
Bruce E. Tarr
Cosponsor
Bruce E. Tarr
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Bill S.2452 194th (Current)
An Act relative to health and transportation
By Mr. Tarr, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2452) of Bruce E. Tarr for legislation relative to timely and efficient transportation to medical services. Transportation.
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Bill Information
Presenter: Bruce E. Tarr
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Bill History
Displaying 4 actions for Bill S.2452
| Date | Branch | Action |
| 2/27/2025 | Senate | Referred to the committee on Transportation |
| 2/27/2025 | House | House concurred |
| 8/25/2025 | Joint | Hearing scheduled for 09/16/2025 from 1:00 PM-5:00 PM in B-2 |
| 12/4/2025 | Senate | Accompanied a study order, see S2783 |
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