An Act prioritizing patient access to care
Summary
By Ms. Kennedy, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1563) of Robyn K. Kennedy, Rebecca L. Rausch, Joanne M. Comerford, Susannah M. Whipps and other members of the General Court for legislation to prioritize patient access to care based upon the professional judgment of the physician.. Public Health.
Bill status
passed
3 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Feb 2025
Committee Review
Mar 2026
House Passage
Feb 2025
Governor
Introduced Feb 27, 2025
Last action Mar 12, 2026
Floor votes
How they voted
This bill passed the House by voice vote (no roll call recorded).
Full legislative history
Actions timeline
Total actions
5
Key actions
3
Committee
3
Mar 12, 2026
Upper · Passed
Committee recommended ought to pass and referred to the committee on Senate Ways and Means
upper
Jan 8, 2026
Upper · Passed
Bill reported favorably by committee and referred to the committee on Health Care Financing
upper
Feb 27, 2025
Lower · Passed
House concurred
lower
Feb 27, 2025
Committee
Referred to the committee on Public Health
upper
1 primary · 8 co-sponsors
Sponsors
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