Massachusetts 194th General Court Status: Introduced 1 D cosponsors

S793 — An Act to save lives by preventing unscrupulous medical referral restrictions by profit-driven health care networks

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    Introduced
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    In Committee
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    Passed Senate
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    Passed House
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    To Executive
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    Enacted

This bill died with 194th General Court. It reached “Introduced” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.

This bill is no longer active — its legislative session has ended, so there are no live odds of enactment. It would have to be reintroduced in the current session to move again.

In plain language

This bill aims to prevent restrictions on medical referrals by profit-driven health care networks.

The bill seeks to eliminate restrictions that profit-driven health care networks impose on medical referrals. This action aims to ensure that patients can access necessary care without limitations from such networks.

What this means for you
  • Consumers: Consumers may benefit from having better access to various medical specialists without referral limitations.
  • Healthcare: This means healthcare providers may have more freedom to make referrals based on patient needs rather than network restrictions.

Summary

An Act to save lives by preventing unscrupulous medical referral restrictions by profit-driven health care networks

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Sponsors

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1 sponsors · 0 co-sponsors · 203 not signed on

Sponsors (1)

Co-sponsors (0)

None.

Not signed on (203)

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Frequently asked questions

What does S793 do?
An Act to save lives by preventing unscrupulous medical referral restrictions by profit-driven health care networks
Who sponsors S793?
S793 is sponsored by Mark C. Montigny (Democrat).
What is the current status of S793?
This bill died with 194th General Court. It reached “Introduced” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.
Where can I track S793?
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