Massachusetts 194th General Court Status: Introduced

H4617 — An Act to remove barriers to patient care

  1. 1
    Introduced
  2. 2
    In Committee
  3. 3
    Passed House
  4. 4
    Passed Senate
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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This bill is no longer active — its legislative session has ended, so there are no live odds of enactment.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

The bill aims to eliminate obstacles in accessing patient care.

This legislation focuses on removing barriers that restrict patients from receiving necessary healthcare services. It seeks to improve access to care for patients.

What this means for you
  • Healthcare: This bill may improve the ease with which patients can access healthcare services.

Summary

An Act to remove barriers to patient care

Bill Text

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Sponsors

  • Joint Committee on Financial Services · Primary

Sponsorship breakdown

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

Sponsors (1)

  • Joint Committee on Financial Services

Co-sponsors (0)

None.

Not signed on (203)

203 members have not signed on to this bill.

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Subjects

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Frequently asked questions

What does H4617 do?
An Act to remove barriers to patient care
Who sponsors H4617?
H4617 is sponsored by Joint Committee on Financial Services.
What is the current status of H4617?
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.
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