Massachusetts · 194th Legislature (2025-2026) · Bill
S 1538: An Act connecting veterans with access to breakthrough treatments
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
Plain-language summary
S 1538 is a bill introduced in the Massachusetts Senate on February 27, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: An Act connecting veterans with access to breakthrough treatments. Primary sponsor: Dylan Fernandes (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (January 29, 2026): Accompanied a study order, see S2931.
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
By Mr. Fernandes, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1538) of Dylan A. Fernandes that the Executive Office of Health and Human Services be authorized to establish a program to promote, incentivize and support the development and deployment of eligible therapies among veterans and first responders. Public Health.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 1
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dylan Fernandes | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | Plymouth and Barnstable |
“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 study order, see S2931
- Bill reported favorably by committee and referred to the committee on Health Care Financing
- Hearing scheduled for 06/11/2025 from 01:00 PM-05:00 PM in A-1
- House concurred
- Referred to the committee on Public Health