Massachusetts · 194th Legislature (2025-2026) · Proposed Bill
HD 4148: An Act improving the health insurance prior authorization process
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
Plain-language summary
HD 4148 is a proposed bill introduced in the Massachusetts House on February 27, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: An Act improving the health insurance prior authorization process. Primary sponsor: Marjorie Decker (Democratic). It lists 5 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (February 27, 2025): Senate concurred.
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
By Representative Decker of Cambridge, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1136) of Marjorie C. Decker and others relative to the health insurance prior authorization process. Financial Services.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 6
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Marjorie Decker | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 25th Middlesex |
| Mike Connolly | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 26th Middlesex |
| Sean Reid | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 11th Essex |
| Lindsay Sabadosa | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 1st Hampshire |
| Margaret Scarsdale | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 1st Middlesex |
| Erika Uyterhoeven | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 27th Middlesex |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- Senate concurred
- Referred to the committee on Financial Services