An Act strengthening health care protections in the Commonwealth
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Progress
Where this bill stands in the legislative process.
- Introduced
- Passed Senate
- Passed House
- To Governor
- Became Law
Overview
This bill, "An Act strengthening health care protections in the Commonwealth," aims to modify existing healthcare regulations within Massachusetts. It involves amending the text of a previous bill, S.2538, incorporating changes from House Bill H4271 and subsequent House and Senate amendments. The bill was ultimately enacted after consideration and approval by both the House and Senate.
Key provisions
- Incorporates changes from House Bill H4271.
- Includes amendments from the Senate, specifically S2572.
- Modifies existing healthcare protections within the Commonwealth.
- Requires consideration of multiple amendments during the legislative process.
- Ultimately enacted after concurrence by both the House and Senate.
- Substituted new text from House Bill H4294.
Who is affected
- Healthcare providers
- Patients in Massachusetts
- Insurance companies
- The healthcare industry in Massachusetts
Notable changes
- Incorporation of provisions from House Bill H4271.
- Amendments were considered and voted upon by both the House and Senate.
- The bill was ultimately enacted after a process of amendment and concurrence.
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Sponsors
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12 on record
Cosponsors
Andrea Joy Campbell
Carmine Lawrence Gentile
David M. Rogers
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