An Act ensuring access to healthcare and medically necessary food for children
Take action
Record your position on this measure.
Create an account to take a stance, submit a written position, or contact your legislator.
Progress
Where this bill stands in the legislative process.
- Introduced
- Passed Senate
- Passed House
- To Governor
- Became Law
Overview
This bill aims to improve access to healthcare and medically necessary food for children in Massachusetts. It updates existing legislation, Senate Bill 691, with a revised draft. The bill’s specific details regarding how access will be ensured are not explicitly stated in the provided text, but it is intended to address the needs of children within the state.
Key provisions
- Revises existing Senate Bill 691.
- Focuses on ensuring access to healthcare.
- Addresses access to medically necessary food.
- The bill’s specific provisions are detailed in the amended draft.
Who is affected
- Children in Massachusetts
- Families with children in Massachusetts
- Healthcare providers in Massachusetts
- Food assistance programs in Massachusetts
Notable changes
- Replaces Senate Bill 691 with a new draft.
- The bill’s impact on existing programs is not detailed.
Bill text
Read the latest version inline or switch to a previous version.
Text extraction is in progress. View the official source.
Sponsors
Official sponsors from legislative records.
1 on record
Primary sponsor
Joint Committee on Health Care Financing
Arguments
Reasons offered for and against this legislation.
Arguments in favor
No arguments in favor have been submitted.
Submit yoursArguments opposed
No arguments opposed have been submitted.
Submit yours