HD 1676 Massachusetts House · 194th Legislature (2025-2026)

An Act to remove medical and health service fees for incarcerated people

This bill eliminates fees for medical and mental health services for people in state prisons. It prohibits the Department of Correction from charging incarcerated individuals for medical care, prescriptions, medications, prosthetic devices, or durable medical equipment (like hearing aids or orthopedic braces) deemed medically necessary. The law also explicitly covers inmate-initiated medical visits and follow-up care for chronic conditions. The Department of Correction must implement these changes within one year of the bill's passage.
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