H 2612
An Act relative to health insurance and incarcerated individuals
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Bill overview
This bill aims to ensure that incarcerated individuals in Massachusetts have access to health insurance coverage. It seeks to clarify and expand the provisions regarding health insurance for people held in correctional facilities, ensuring they receive necessary medical care. The bill addresses gaps in existing coverage and seeks to standardize health insurance access for this population. It is intended to improve the health and well-being of incarcerated individuals.
Key provisions
- Expands health insurance coverage for incarcerated individuals.
- Clarifies the scope of health insurance benefits available to those in correctional facilities.
- Addresses potential gaps in existing coverage policies.
- Ensures access to necessary medical care for incarcerated individuals.
Who is affected
- Incarcerated individuals in Massachusetts
- Correctional facilities in Massachusetts
- Health insurance providers
- The Department of Corrections
Notable changes
- The bill seeks to standardize health insurance coverage for incarcerated individuals across the state.
- It addresses potential inconsistencies in existing policies regarding health care access.
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Primary sponsor
Paul K. Frost
Cosponsor
Paul K. Frost
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Bill H.2612 194th (Current)
An Act relative to health insurance and incarcerated individuals
By Representative Frost of Auburn, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2612) of Paul K. Frost relative to incarcerated persons covered by health insurance plans. Public Safety and Homeland Security.
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Bill Information
Presenter: Paul K. Frost
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Bill History
Displaying 5 actions for Bill H.2612
| Date | Branch | Action |
| 2/27/2025 | House | Referred to the committee on Public Safety and Homeland Security |
| 2/27/2025 | Senate | Senate concurred |
| 6/20/2025 | Joint | Hearing scheduled for 06/26/2025 from 01:00 PM-05:00 PM in A-2 |
| House | Reported by committee to Clerk’s Office for processing, will accompany a study order | |
| 3/19/2026 | House | Accompanied a study order, see H5254 (under House Rule 27) |
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