Massachusetts · 194th Legislature (2025-2026) · Bill
H 1229: An Act to further define medical necessity determinations
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
Plain-language summary
H 1229 is a bill introduced in the Massachusetts House on February 27, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: An Act to further define medical necessity determinations. Primary sponsor: Mike Kushmerek (Democratic). It lists 1 additional sponsor. Most recent recorded action (January 8, 2026): Accompanied a new draft, see H4894.
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
By Representative Kushmerek of Fitchburg, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1229) of Michael P. Kushmerek for legislation to further define medical necessity determinations. Financial Services.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 2
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mike Kushmerek | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 3rd Worcester |
| John Velis | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | Hampden and 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 H4894
- Hearing rescheduled to 09/09/2025 from 10:30 AM-12:30 PM in A-2 and Virtual Hearing updated to New End Time
- Hearing scheduled for 09/09/2025 from 10:30 AM-1:00 PM in A-2 and virtual
- Senate concurred
- Referred to the committee on Financial Services