Massachusetts · 194th Legislature (2025-2026) · Bill
H 3946: An Act relative to health insurance coverage for hearing aids
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
H 3946 is a bill introduced in the Massachusetts House on March 31, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: An Act relative to health insurance coverage for hearing aids. It lists 11 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (January 28, 2026): Accompanied a new draft, see H4959.
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
By Representatives Garballey of Arlington and Giannino of Revere, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3946) of Sean Garballey, Jessica Ann Giannino and others relative to health insurance coverage for hearing aids. Financial Services.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 11
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jo Comerford | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | Hampshire, Franklin and Worcester |
| Marjorie Decker | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 25th Middlesex |
| Jamie Eldridge | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | Middlesex and Worcester |
| Sean Garballey | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 23rd Middlesex |
| Jessica Giannino | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 16th Suffolk |
| Rich Haggerty | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 30th Middlesex |
| Adrian Madaro | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 1st Suffolk |
| Mike Moore | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | Second Worcester |
| John Moran | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 9th Suffolk |
| Brian Murray | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 10th Worcester |
| 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 new draft, see H4959
- Hearing scheduled for 09/17/2025 from 12:30 PM-04:30 PM in Gardner Auditorium
- Senate concurred
- Referred to the committee on Financial Services