S 697

Massachusetts Senate bill in Session 194.

Status: in_committee. Latest action: February 9, 2026.

An Act to increase access to nurse-midwifery services.

Bill ID MA-194-S-697
Session 194
Status in_committee
Committee Senate Ways and Means
Senate in_committee 2026-02-09
Healthcare Labor / Employment
Summary

SECTION 1. Chapter 32A of the General Laws is hereby amended by adding the following section:- Section 31 ... The commission shall provide to any active or retired employee of the ...

Sponsor
Crighton, Brendan P.
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Actions Timeline
Date Event Detail
2025-02-27 Introduced Bill introduced
2026-02-09 Status in_committee
2026-02-09 Latest Action Committee recommended ought to pass and referred to the committee on Senate Ways and Means
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