S 859

Massachusetts Senate bill in Session 194.

Status: failed. Latest action: January 29, 2026.

An Act establishing a public health option.

Bill ID MA-194-S-859
Session 194
Status failed
Committee Health Care Financing
Senate failed 2026-01-29
Insurance / Consumer Protection
Summary

SECTION 1. The General Laws are hereby amended by inserting after chapter 176Q the following new chapter:- CHAPTER 176S ... PUBLIC HEALTH INSURANCE OPTION Section 1. As used in this ...

Sponsor
Eldridge, James B.
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Actions Timeline
Date Event Detail
2025-02-27 Introduced Bill introduced
2026-01-29 Status failed
2026-01-29 Latest Action Accompanied a study order, see S2931
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