Massachusetts · 194th Legislature (2025-2026) · Bill
H 280: An Act providing for insurance coverage for vision screening for children
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
H 280 is a bill introduced in the Massachusetts House on February 27, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: An Act providing for insurance coverage for vision screening for children. Primary sponsor: Bridget Plouffe (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (February 12, 2026): Accompanied a new draft, see H5089.
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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. 280) of Bridget Plouffe for legislation to provide insurance coverage for vision screening for children. Children, Families and Persons with Disabilities.
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
- Accompanied a new draft, see H5089
- Hearing scheduled for 11/18/2025 from 01:00 PM-05:00 PM in A-2
- Senate concurred
- Referred to the committee on Children, Families and Persons with Disabilities