Massachusetts 194th General Court Status: Introduced 1 D cosponsors

S860 — An Act establishing medicare for all in Massachusetts

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  1. 1
    Introduced
  2. 2
    In Committee
  3. 3
    Passed Senate
  4. 4
    Passed House
  5. 5
    To Executive
  6. 6
    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This bill is no longer active — its legislative session has ended, so there is no live prognosis. It would have to be reintroduced in the current session to move again.

Summary

An Act establishing medicare for all in Massachusetts

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This bill establishes a new chapter in the General Laws creating the Massachusetts Health Care Trust, outlining its definitions, policy goals, powers, and structure.

  • Chapter 175M

    CHAPTER 175N. MASSACHUSETTS HEALTH CARE TRUST

    This addition establishes a new chapter focusing on health care in Massachusetts.

  • Chapter 175M

    Section 1. Definitions...“Trust Fund”, the Massachusetts Health Care Trust Fund.

    This addition provides specific definitions related to the Massachusetts Health Care Trust.

  • Chapter 175M

    Section 2. Policy and Goals...without co-insurance, co-payments, deductibles, or any other form of patient cost sharing.

    This outlines the policy goals ensuring equitable access to health care in Massachusetts.

  • Chapter 175M

    Section 3. Establishment of the Massachusetts Health Care Trust...deemed and held the performance of an essential governmental function.

    This establishes the Massachusetts Health Care Trust as a public instrumentality responsible for health care funding.

  • Chapter 175M

    Section 4: Powers of the Trust...to do any and all other things necessary and convenient to carry out the purposes of this chapter.

    This grants the Trust specific powers necessary for managing health care services and funding.

  • Chapter 175M

    Section 5. Board of Trustees: Composition, Powers, and Duties...

    This section outlines the governance structure and duties of the Board of Trustees for the Trust.

Sponsors

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

Sponsors (1)

Co-sponsors (0)

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Not signed on (203)

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Frequently asked questions

What does S860 do?
An Act establishing medicare for all in Massachusetts
Who sponsors S860?
S860 is sponsored by James B. Eldridge (Democrat).
What is the current status of S860?
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 S860?
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