Massachusetts · 194th Legislature (2025-2026) · Bill
H 1387: An Act to increase reimbursement for low historic relative price hospitals
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
Plain-language summary
H 1387 is a bill introduced in the Massachusetts House on February 27, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: An Act to increase reimbursement for low historic relative price hospitals. Primary sponsor: Christopher Markey (Democratic). It lists 4 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (June 17, 2026): Reporting date extended to Friday, July 31, 2026.
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
By Representative Markey of Dartmouth, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1387) of Christopher M. Markey and others relative to reimbursement for certain acute hospitals that qualify as low historic relative price hospitals. Health Care Financing.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 5
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Christopher Markey | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 9th Bristol |
| Tony Cabral | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 13th Bristol |
| Carole Fiola | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 6th Bristol |
| Chris Hendricks | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 11th Bristol |
| Vanna Howard | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | First Middlesex |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- Reporting date extended to Friday, July 31, 2026
- Reporting date extended to Monday, June 15, 2026
- Reporting date extended until Wednesday, March 18, 2026
- Hearing scheduled for 07/15/2025 from 10:00 AM-04:00 PM in Gardner Auditorium
- Senate concurred
- Referred to the committee on Health Care Financing