Massachusetts · 194th Legislature (2025-2026) · Proposed Bill

HD 5873: A communication from the Executive Office of Health and Human Services (see Section 80 of Chapter 118E of the General Laws) submitting its report on the needs of MassHealth enrollees with a diagnosis of sickle cell disease and the adequacy of available covered medications, treatments and health care services

Introduced Last action August 17, 2026: Placed on file

Plain-language summary

HD 5873 is a proposed bill introduced in the Massachusetts House on August 17, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: A communication from the Executive Office of Health and Human Services (see Section 80 of Chapter 118E of the General Laws) submitting its report on the needs of MassHealth enrollees with a diagnosis of sickle cell disease and the adequacy of available covered medications, treatments and health care services. Primary sponsor: Executive Office of Health and Human Services. Most recent recorded action (August 17, 2026): Placed on file.

Sponsors

Primary sponsor: Executive Office of Health and Human Services.