Massachusetts · 194th Legislature (2025-2026) · Bill
H 1218: An Act relative to access to health care
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
Plain-language summary
H 1218 is a bill introduced in the Massachusetts House on February 27, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: An Act relative to access to health care. Primary sponsor: Patrick Kearney (Democratic). It lists 2 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (February 5, 2026): Accompanied a new draft, see H5019.
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
By Representative Kearney of Scituate, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1218) of Patrick Joseph Kearney relative to insurance coverage for stuttering speech therapy. Financial Services.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 3
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Patrick Kearney | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 4th Plymouth |
| Sean Garballey | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 23rd Middlesex |
| Jeff Turco | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 19th 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 H5019
- Hearing scheduled for 10/14/2025 from 10:30 AM-01:00 PM in A-1
- Senate concurred
- Referred to the committee on Financial Services