Proposal for a legislative amendment to the Constitution for a Constitutional right to health care
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Progress
Where this bill stands in the legislative process.
- Introduced
- Passed House
- Passed Senate
- To Governor
- Became Law
Overview
This proposal seeks to amend the Massachusetts Constitution to establish a constitutional right to health care. The petition, initiated by Vincent Lawrence Dixon, advocates for a fundamental right to access healthcare services. The proposal has been subject to review and consideration by legislative committees and the Senate, ultimately being placed on file.
Key provisions
- Establishes a constitutional right to health care.
- Proposed by Vincent Lawrence Dixon.
- Has been reviewed by the House and Senate Health Care Financing committees.
- The proposal was placed on file by the Senate.
- Multiple similar proposals have been considered in the past.
- A hearing was scheduled for April 22, 2025.
Who is affected
- Residents of Massachusetts
- Individuals seeking healthcare services
Notable changes
- This proposal aims to enshrine healthcare as a constitutional right.
- Previous attempts to establish a similar right have been made in the past (H.79, H.77, H.27).
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Sponsors
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2 on record
Primary sponsor
Michael S. Day
Cosponsor
Vincent Lawrence Dixon
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