Massachusetts 190th Legislature (2017-2018) Status: In Committee Bipartisan · 21 D · 5 R cosponsors

S 549 — An Act advancing and expanding access to telemedicine services

Last action — Accompanied a new draft, see S2471

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    Introduced
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    In Committee
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    Passed Senate
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    Passed House
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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This bill is no longer active — its legislative session has ended, so there is no live prognosis.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 Mr. Lewis, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 549) of Jason M. Lewis, Chris Walsh, Jennifer E. Benson, John W. Scibak and other members of the General Court for legislation to advance and expand access to telemedicine services. Financial Services.

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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

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1 sponsors · 44 co-sponsors · 159 not signed on

Sponsors (1)

Co-sponsors (44)

Not signed on (159)

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Subjects

healthcare technology
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Frequently asked questions

What does S 549 do?
By Mr. Lewis, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 549) of Jason M. Lewis, Chris Walsh, Jennifer E. Benson, John W. Scibak and other members of the General Court for legislation to advance and expand access to telemedicine services. Financial Services.
Who sponsors S 549?
S 549 is sponsored by Denise Provost, Michael F. Rush (Democrat), Michael J. Barrett (Democrat), Juana B. Matias, Viriato M. deMacedo, Jay R. Kaufman, Michael O. Moore (Democrat), Thomas M. Stanley (Democrat), Steven S. Howitt (Republican), Bruce E. Tarr (Republican), William L. Crocker, Jr., Mike Connolly (Democrat), Cynthia Stone Creem (Democrat), Ryan C. Fattman (Republican), Michael J. Rodrigues (Democrat), Patrick M. O'Connor (Republican), Cindy F. Friedman (Democrat), Jason M. Lewis (Democrat), Jennifer E. Benson, John W. Scibak, Barbara A. L'Italien, Danielle W. Gregoire (Democrat), Jack Patrick Lewis (Democrat), Steven Ultrino (Democrat), Patricia D. Jehlen (Democrat), Mark C. Montigny (Democrat), Michael D. Brady (Democrat), William M. Straus, Marjorie C. Decker (Democrat), Kay Khan, Lori A. Ehrlich, Paul R. Heroux, William N. Brownsberger (Democrat), Mathew Muratore, Carmine Lawrence Gentile (Democrat), Walter F. Timilty, Daniel J. Ryan (Democrat), Bradley H. Jones, Jr. (Republican), Sal N. DiDomenico (Democrat), Mary S. Keefe (Democrat), Thomas J. Calter, Kenneth J. Donnelly, Thomas M. McGee, Chris Walsh, and Jennifer L. Flanagan.
What is the current status of S 549?
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 549?
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