Massachusetts 190th Legislature (2017-2018) Status: In Committee Bipartisan · 4 D · 1 R cosponsors

H 491 — An Act relative to transparency and access in healthcare

Last action — Accompanied a study order, see H4778

  1. ✓
    Introduced
  2. 2
    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 190th Legislature (2017-2018). It reached “In Committee” 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This bill is no longer active — its legislative session has ended, so there is no live prognosis.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

By Ms. Benson of Lunenburg, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 491) of Jennifer E. Benson and others relative to transparency and access in healthcare. Financial Services.

Bill Text

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Action History

  1. Accompanied a study order, see H4778

  2. Hearing scheduled for 12/14/2017 from 10:00 AM-01:00 PM in 222

  3. Senate concurred

  4. Referred to the committee on Financial Services

Sponsors

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1 sponsors · 9 co-sponsors · 194 not signed on

Sponsors (1)

  • Jennifer E. Benson

Co-sponsors (9)

Not signed on (194)

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Subjects

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Frequently asked questions

What does H 491 do?
By Ms. Benson of Lunenburg, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 491) of Jennifer E. Benson and others relative to transparency and access in healthcare. Financial Services.
Who sponsors H 491?
H 491 is sponsored by Jennifer E. Benson, Joseph A. Boncore, José F. Tosado, Denise Provost, Jason M. Lewis (Democrat), Kenneth I. Gordon (Democrat), Juana B. Matias, Michael S. Day (Democrat), Michael O. Moore (Democrat), and Bruce E. Tarr (Republican).
What is the current status of H 491?
This bill died with 190th Legislature (2017-2018). It reached “In Committee” 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 H 491?
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