Massachusetts 194th General Court Status: Introduced

H5017 — An Act relative to telehealth and digital equity for patients

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This bill is no longer active — its legislative session has ended, so there are no live odds of enactment.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

This bill addresses telehealth and digital equity for patients.

The bill focuses on improving access to telehealth services and ensuring that patients have equitable access to digital resources. It aims to enhance the delivery of healthcare through technology.

What this means for you
  • Families: Families may benefit from improved access to telehealth services for their healthcare needs.
  • Healthcare: Healthcare providers may expand telehealth offerings to reach more patients effectively.

Summary

An Act relative to telehealth and digital equity for patients

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

healthcare technology
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Frequently asked questions

What does H5017 do?
An Act relative to telehealth and digital equity for patients
Who sponsors H5017?
H5017 is sponsored by Joint Committee on Financial Services.
What is the current status of H5017?
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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