Massachusetts · 194th Legislature (2025-2026) · Bill
H 1235: An Act updating the mandated benefit review process
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
Plain-language summary
H 1235 is a bill introduced in the Massachusetts House on February 27, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: An Act updating the mandated benefit review process. Primary sponsor: John Lawn (Democratic). It lists 1 additional sponsor. Most recent recorded action (January 23, 2026): Accompanied a new draft, see H4947.
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
By Representative Lawn of Watertown, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1235) of John J. Lawn, Jr., and Dennis C. Gallagher relative to the mandated benefit review process. Financial Services.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 2
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| John Lawn | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 10th Middlesex |
| Dennis Gallagher | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 8th Plymouth |
“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 H4947
- Hearing scheduled for 10/01/2025 from 10:30 AM-01:00 PM in B-1
- Hearing rescheduled to 10/01/2025 from 10:30 AM-11:20 PM in B-1 and Virtual Hearing updated to New End Time
- Hearing rescheduled to 10/01/2025 from 10:30 AM-01:00 PM in B-1 and Virtual Hearing location changed
- Hearing rescheduled to 10/01/2025 from 10:30 AM-01:00 PM in A-1 and Virtual Hearing location changed
- Hearing scheduled for 10/01/2025 from 10:30 AM-01:00 PM in B-2
- Senate concurred
- Referred to the committee on Financial Services