Massachusetts · 194th Legislature (2025-2026) · Bill
S 1757: An Act to remove medical and health service fees for incarcerated people
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
Plain-language summary
S 1757 is a bill introduced in the Massachusetts Senate on February 27, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: An Act to remove medical and health service fees for incarcerated people. Primary sponsor: Pavel Payano (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (January 27, 2026): Bill reported favorably by committee and referred to the committee on Senate Ways and Means.
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
By Mr. Payano, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1757) of Pavel M. Payano for legislation to remove medical and health service fees for incarcerated people. Public Safety and Homeland Security.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 1
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pavel Payano | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | First Essex |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- Bill reported favorably by committee and referred to the committee on Senate Ways and Means
- Hearing scheduled for 06/26/2025 from 01:00 PM-05:00 PM in A-2
- House concurred
- Referred to the committee on Public Safety and Homeland Security