H 1341 Massachusetts House · 194th Legislature (2025-2026)

An Act relative to insurance coverage for medically necessary tattoos

This bill requires health insurance policies in Massachusetts to cover medically necessary tattoos when a physician deems them necessary. It defines "medical tattoo" as one used for skin restoration, concealing surface defects, or marking treatment sites. Insurance plans must provide this coverage, with the insurance commissioner tasked to create implementing regulations. The law directly affects patients needing such tattoos for medical reasons and all health insurance providers operating in the state.
Sub-Topics: Insurance
Bill status passed 3 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Feb 2025
Committee Review
Feb 2025
Senate Passage
Feb 2025
Governor
Introduced Feb 27, 2025 Last action Mar 12, 2026
Floor votes

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This bill passed the Senate. No roll call record of that vote is available.
Full legislative history

Actions timeline

Total actions
4
Key actions
1
Committee
1
Feb 27, 2025
Upper · Passed
Senate concurred
upper
Feb 27, 2025
Committee
Referred to the committee on Financial Services
lower
1 primary · 0 co-sponsors

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Photo of Marcus Vaughn
Marcus Vaughn
RRepublican
MA
9th Norfolk