Massachusetts 194th General Court Status: Introduced 1 D cosponsors

S842 — An Act to address medical debt through hospital financial assistance reform

  1. 1
    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This bill is no longer active — its legislative session has ended, so there are no live odds of enactment.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 reforms hospital financial assistance policies to help manage medical debt.

The bill aims to improve hospital financial assistance programs to better assist those struggling with medical debt. It focuses on making these programs more accessible and supportive for patients.

What this means for you
  • Families: This means families may have better access to financial assistance for medical expenses, reducing the burden of debt.

Summary

An Act to address medical debt through hospital financial assistance reform

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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 S842 do?
An Act to address medical debt through hospital financial assistance reform
Who sponsors S842?
S842 is sponsored by Joanne M. Comerford (Democrat).
What is the current status of S842?
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 S842?
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