Massachusetts · 194th Legislature (2025-2026) · Bill
H 4894: An Act to further define medical necessity determinations
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
Plain-language summary
H 4894 is a bill introduced in the Massachusetts House on January 8, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: An Act to further define medical necessity determinations. Primary sponsor: Joint Committee on Financial Services. It lists 2 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (July 31, 2026): Committee recommended bill ought to pass and referred to the committee on House Ways and Means.
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Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 2
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joint Committee on Financial Services | Primary sponsor | Not applicable (committee) | — | — |
| Mike Kushmerek | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 3rd Worcester |
| John Velis | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | Hampden and 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
- Committee recommended bill ought to pass and referred to the committee on House Ways and Means
- Reporting date extended to Thursday, December 31, 2026
- Reported favorably by committee and referred to the committee on Health Care Financing
- New draft of H1229
- Reported from the committee on Financial Services