Massachusetts · 194th Legislature (2025-2026) · Proposed Bill
HD 4896: An Act to establish an exemption for personal vehicle value from the MassHealth asset limit
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
Plain-language summary
HD 4896 is a proposed bill introduced in the Massachusetts House on July 17, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: An Act to establish an exemption for personal vehicle value from the MassHealth asset limit. Primary sponsor: Adam Scanlon (Democratic). It lists 1 additional sponsor. Most recent recorded action (August 25, 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 Scanlon of North Attleborough, a petition (subject to Joint Rule 12) of Adam J. Scanlon for legislation to establish an exemption for personal vehicle values from the MassHealth asset limits. Health Care Financing.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 2
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Adam Scanlon | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 14th Bristol |
| Steve Ultrino | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 33rd 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
- Reported, referred to the committee on Joint Rules, reported, rules suspended and referred to the committee on Health Care Financing
- Referred to the committee on House Rules