An Act concerning the safety of autistic and alzheimer individuals
This bill requires health insurance plans in Massachusetts to cover wearable tracking devices for individuals diagnosed with Autism spectrum disorder or Alzheimer's disease. The legislation defines these devices as waterproof, non-cellular trackers that function without a direct line of sight to the sky and include features to prevent false alarms. By mandating full coverage subject to standard deductibles and co-pays, the measure aims to ensure that these specific safety tools are accessible to affected individuals and their guardians.
Bill status
passed
3 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Feb 2023
Committee Review
Mar 2024
Senate Passage
Feb 2023
Governor
Introduced Feb 16, 2023
Last action May 9, 2024
Floor votes
How they voted
This bill passed the Senate. No roll call record of that vote is available.
Full legislative history
Actions timeline
Total actions
5
Key actions
1
Committee
2
Mar 7, 2024
Committee
Reported favorably by committee and referred to the committee on Health Care Financing
lower
Feb 16, 2023
Upper · Passed
Senate concurred
upper
Feb 16, 2023
Committee
Referred to the committee on Financial Services
lower
1 primary · 2 co-sponsors
Sponsors
Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Colleen Garry
DDemocratic
Co
Marcus Vaughn
RRepublican
Co
Rodney Elliott
DDemocratic
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