Massachusetts · 194th Legislature (2025-2026) · Bill
S 2599: An Act providing insurance coverage for the medically necessary treatment of port-wine stains
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
S 2599 is a bill introduced in the Massachusetts Senate on July 17, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: An Act providing insurance coverage for the medically necessary treatment of port-wine stains. Primary sponsor: Patrick O'Connor (Republican). 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. O'Connor, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2599) (subject to Joint Rule 12) of Patrick M. O'Connor for legislation to provide insurance coverage for the medically necessary treatment of port-wine stains. Financial Services.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Republican 1
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Patrick O'Connor | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | First Plymouth and Norfolk |
“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 10/08/2025 from 10:30 AM-02:30 PM in Gardner Auditorium
- House concurred
- Referred to the committee on Financial Services
- Rules suspended
- Referred to the committee on Rules of the two branches, acting concurrently