Massachusetts · 194th Legislature (2025-2026) · Bill
H 1198: An Act to improve patient access to non-emergency medical transportation
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
Plain-language summary
H 1198 is a bill introduced in the Massachusetts House on February 27, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: An Act to improve patient access to non-emergency medical transportation. Primary sponsor: Dan Hunt (Democratic). It lists 1 additional sponsor. Most recent recorded action (February 5, 2026): Accompanied a new draft, see H5038.
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
By Representative Hunt of Boston, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1198) of Daniel J. Hunt relative to payment of patient access to non-emergency medical transportation. Financial Services.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 2
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dan Hunt | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 13th Suffolk |
| Chynah Tyler | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 7th Suffolk |
“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 H5038
- Hearing scheduled for 10/27/2025 from 10:30 AM-04:00 PM in Gardner Auditorium
- Senate concurred
- Referred to the committee on Financial Services