S 724
An Act promoting healthcare access and affordability for patients
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Bill overview
This bill, sponsored by Sal N. DiDomenico, aims to improve healthcare access and affordability for patients in Massachusetts. It refers the bill to the committee on Financial Services and then to the committee on Health Care Financing. The bill was heard on June 10, 2025, and subsequently reported favorably. It is similar to previous legislation addressing hospital fees and surprise billing.
Key provisions
- Referral to the committee on Financial Services.
- Referral to the committee on Health Care Financing.
- Scheduled hearing on June 10, 2025.
Who is affected
- Patients
- Healthcare providers
- Healthcare system
Notable changes
- The bill is related to previous legislation concerning hospital fees and surprise billing.
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Primary sponsor
Sal N. DiDomenico
Cosponsor
Sal N. DiDomenico
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Bill S.724 194th (Current)
An Act promoting healthcare access and affordability for patients
By Mr. DiDomenico, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 724) of Sal N. DiDomenico for legislation to promote healthcare access and affordability for patients. Financial Services.
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Bill Information
Bill Information
Presenter: Sal N. DiDomenico
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Bill History
Displaying 5 actions for Bill S.724
| Date | Branch | Action |
| 2/27/2025 | Senate | Referred to the committee on Financial Services |
| 2/27/2025 | House | House concurred |
| 6/3/2025 | Joint | Hearing scheduled for 06/10/2025 from 10:30 AM-01:00 PM in A-2 |
| 12/15/2025 | 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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