Massachusetts · 194th Legislature (2025-2026) · Bill
H 1216: An Act relative to insurance coverage of hearing aids
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
Plain-language summary
H 1216 is a bill introduced in the Massachusetts House on February 27, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: An Act relative to insurance coverage of hearing aids. Primary sponsor: Kristin Kassner (Democratic). It lists 8 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (March 9, 2026): Accompanied a study order, see H5210.
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
By Representative Kassner of Hamilton, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1216) of Kristin E. Kassner and others relative to insurance coverage of hearing aids. Financial Services.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 8 · Republican 1
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kristin Kassner | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 2nd Essex |
| Donnie Berthiaume | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 5th Worcester |
| Sean Garballey | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 23rd Middlesex |
| Colleen Garry | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 36th Middlesex |
| Chris Hendricks | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 11th Bristol |
| Vanna Howard | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | First Middlesex |
| Patrick Kearney | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 4th Plymouth |
| David LeBoeuf | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 17th Worcester |
| Bud Williams | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 11th Hampden |
“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 study order, see H5210
- Hearing scheduled for 09/17/2025 from 12:30 PM-04:30 PM in Gardner Auditorium
- Senate concurred
- Referred to the committee on Financial Services