H 2659
An Act to remove medical and health service fees for incarcerated people
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Bill overview
This bill proposes to eliminate medical and health service fees for people who are incarcerated in Massachusetts. Currently, incarcerated individuals are responsible for paying for these services, which can be a significant financial burden. The bill aims to ensure that incarcerated individuals have access to necessary healthcare without incurring debt or financial hardship. It seeks to align with principles of equitable treatment and rehabilitation within the correctional system.
Key provisions
- Eliminates medical and health service fees for incarcerated individuals.
- Applies to all individuals held in Massachusetts correctional facilities.
- Addresses the financial burden of healthcare for incarcerated people.
- Aims to improve access to healthcare within the correctional system.
- Part of a series of bills focused on improving outcomes for incarcerated individuals.
Who is affected
- Incarcerated individuals in Massachusetts
- Correctional facilities in Massachusetts
- State government (regarding healthcare costs)
- Healthcare providers serving incarcerated populations
Notable changes
- Represents a shift in policy regarding the financial responsibility of incarcerated individuals for healthcare.
- Potentially reduces the financial strain on incarcerated individuals and their families.
- May require adjustments to the state’s correctional healthcare budget.
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Primary sponsor
Jay D. Livingstone
Cosponsors
Jay D. Livingstone
Lindsay N. Sabadosa
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Bill H.2659 194th (Current)
An Act to remove medical and health service fees for incarcerated people
By Representative Livingstone of Boston, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2659) of Jay D. Livingstone and Lindsay N. Sabadosa relative to medical and health service fees for incarcerated people. Public Safety and Homeland Security.
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Bill Information
Bill Information
Presenter: Jay D. Livingstone
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Bill History
Displaying 5 actions for Bill H.2659
| 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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