Massachusetts · 194th Legislature (2025-2026) · Bill
H 1223: An Act to ensure access to scalp and facial hair prostheses for children and adults with alopecia areata
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
Plain-language summary
H 1223 is a bill introduced in the Massachusetts House on February 27, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: An Act to ensure access to scalp and facial hair prostheses for children and adults with alopecia areata. Primary sponsor: Sally Kerans (Democratic). It lists 4 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (September 29, 2025): Accompanied a new draft, see H4552.
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
By Representative Kerans of Danvers, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1223) of Sally P. Kerans and Kristin E. Kassner relative to providing health insurance coverage for scalp and facial hair prosthesis. Financial Services.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 5
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sally Kerans | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 13th Essex |
| Jamie Eldridge | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | Middlesex and Worcester |
| Kristin Kassner | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 2nd Essex |
| Joan Lovely | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | Second Essex |
| Lindsay Sabadosa | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 1st Hampshire |
“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 H4552
- 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