Massachusetts · 194th Legislature (2025-2026) · Bill
H 2659: An Act to remove medical and health service fees for incarcerated people
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
Plain-language summary
H 2659 is a bill introduced in the Massachusetts House on February 27, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: An Act to remove medical and health service fees for incarcerated people. Primary sponsor: Jay Livingstone (Democratic). It lists 1 additional sponsor. Most recent recorded action (March 19, 2026): Accompanied a study order, see H5254 (under House Rule 27).
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
By Representative Livingstone of Boston, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2659) of Jay D. Livingstone and Lindsay N. Sabadosa relative to medical and health service fees for incarcerated people. Public Safety and Homeland Security.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 2
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jay Livingstone | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 8th Suffolk |
| Lindsay Sabadosa | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 1st 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 study order, see H5254 (under House Rule 27)
- Hearing scheduled for 06/26/2025 from 01:00 PM-05:00 PM in A-2
- Senate concurred
- Referred to the committee on Public Safety and Homeland Security