Massachusetts · 194th Legislature (2025-2026) · Bill
H 1402: An Act to protect MassHealth applicants facing undue hardship
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
Plain-language summary
H 1402 is a bill introduced in the Massachusetts House on February 27, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: An Act to protect MassHealth applicants facing undue hardship. Primary sponsor: Bridget Plouffe (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (April 16, 2026): Bill reported favorably by committee and referred to the committee on House Ways and Means.
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
By Representative Plouffe of Brockton, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1402) of Bridget Plouffe for legislation to establish criteria for MassHealth hardship waivers. Health Care Financing.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 1
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bridget Plouffe | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 9th 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
- Bill reported favorably by committee and referred to the committee on House Ways and Means
- Reporting date extended to Monday, June 15, 2026
- Reporting date extended to Wednesday, March 18, 2026
- Hearing scheduled for 07/01/2025 from 01:00 PM-03:30 PM in Gardner Auditorium
- Senate concurred
- Referred to the committee on Health Care Financing