Massachusetts 190th Legislature (2017-2018) Status: In Committee

S 501 — An Act expanding access to telemedicine services

Last action — Accompanied a new draft, see S2471

  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 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This bill is no longer active — its legislative session has ended, so there is no live prognosis.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. Chandler, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 501) of Harriette L. Chandler, Kay Khan and John W. Scibak for legislation to expand access to telemedicine services. Financial Services.

Bill Text

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Action History

  1. Accompanied a new draft, see S2471

  2. Hearing scheduled for 07/18/2017 from 10:30 AM-01:00 PM in A-1

  3. House concurred

  4. Referred to the committee on Financial Services

Sponsors

  • Harriette L. Chandler · Primary
  • Kay Khan · Cosponsor
  • John W. Scibak · Cosponsor

Sponsorship breakdown

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1 sponsors · 2 co-sponsors · 201 not signed on

Sponsors (1)

  • Harriette L. Chandler

Co-sponsors (2)

  • Kay Khan
  • John W. Scibak

Not signed on (201)

201 members have not signed on to this bill.

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Subjects

healthcare technology
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Frequently asked questions

What does S 501 do?
By Ms. Chandler, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 501) of Harriette L. Chandler, Kay Khan and John W. Scibak for legislation to expand access to telemedicine services. Financial Services.
Who sponsors S 501?
S 501 is sponsored by Harriette L. Chandler, Kay Khan, and John W. Scibak.
What is the current status of S 501?
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 S 501?
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