Massachusetts · 194th Legislature (2025-2026) · Bill
H 1178: An Act to improve outcomes for persons with limb loss and limb difference
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
H 1178 is a bill introduced in the Massachusetts House on February 27, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: An Act to improve outcomes for persons with limb loss and limb difference. Primary sponsor: Carlos González (Democratic). It lists 4 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (September 29, 2025): Accompanied a new draft, see H4549.
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
By Representative González of Springfield, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1178) of Carlos González, Joanne M. Comerford and Jacob R. Oliveira for legislation to authorize insurance coverage for prosthetic devices and orthotic devices. Financial Services.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 5
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carlos González | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 10th Hampden |
| Michelle Badger | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 1st Plymouth |
| Dan Cahill | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 10th Essex |
| Jo Comerford | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | Hampshire, Franklin and Worcester |
| Jake Oliveira | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | Hampden, Hampshire and Worcester |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- Accompanied a new draft, see H4549
- Hearing scheduled for 06/24/2025 from 10:30 AM-02:00 PM in Gardner Auditorium
- Senate concurred
- Referred to the committee on Financial Services