H 2477

Massachusetts House bill in Session 194.

Status: in_committee. Latest action: April 15, 2026.

An Act relative to patient access to certain health care services.

Bill ID MA-194-H-2477
Session 194
Status in_committee
Committee House Ways and Means
House in_committee 2026-04-15
Healthcare
Summary

SECTION 1. Chapter 111 of the General Laws is hereby amended by striking out section 25J, as appearing in the 2022 Official Edition, and inserting in place thereof the following ...

Sponsor
Lawn, Jr., John J.
Official Source Back to Bills
Actions Timeline
Date Event Detail
2025-02-27 Introduced Bill introduced
2026-04-15 Status in_committee
2026-04-15 Latest Action Committee recommended bill ought to pass and referred to the committee on House Ways and Means
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