Massachusetts · 194th Legislature (2025-2026) · Bill
H 1361: An Act to address health care costs through the cost benchmark and rate review processes
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
H 1361 is a bill introduced in the Massachusetts House on February 27, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: An Act to address health care costs through the cost benchmark and rate review processes. Primary sponsor: Pat Duffy (Democratic). It lists 3 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (May 22, 2025): Hearing scheduled for 06/02/2025 from 11:00 AM-03:00 PM in Gardner Auditorium.
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
By Representative Duffy of Holyoke, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1361) of Patricia A. Duffy relative to health care costs. Health Care Financing.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 4
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pat Duffy | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 5th Hampden |
| James Arena-DeRosa | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 8th Middlesex |
| Christine Barber | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 34th Middlesex |
| Natalie Higgins | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 4th Worcester |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- Hearing scheduled for 06/02/2025 from 11:00 AM-03:00 PM in Gardner Auditorium
- Senate concurred
- Referred to the committee on Health Care Financing