Massachusetts · 194th Legislature (2025-2026) · Bill
S 3038: Order relative to authorizing the joint committee on Health Care Financing to make an investigation and study of certain current Senate documents relative to health care financing matters.
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
S 3038 is a bill introduced in the Massachusetts Senate on April 1, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: Order relative to authorizing the joint committee on Health Care Financing to make an investigation and study of certain current Senate documents relative to health care financing matters. Primary sponsor: Joint Committee on Health Care Financing. Most recent recorded action (April 8, 2026): Discharged to the committee on Senate Rules.
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
Senate, April 1, 2026 -- The committee on Health Care Financing, to whom was referred the petitions (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 706) of John J. Cronin for legislation to streamline the prior authorization process for covered health care services; (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 763) of Adam Gomez, Lindsay N. Sabadosa, Manny Cruz, Sal N. DiDomenico and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to telehealth and digital equity for patients; (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 789) of Liz Miranda for legislation relative to insurance coverage for doula services; (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 810) of Jacob R. Oliveira and James B. Eldridge for legislation relative to fair and equitable compensation for medical services; (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 866) of Cindy F. Friedman and Sean Garballey for legislation to protect medically fragile children; (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1171) of Joan B. Lovely for legislation relative to the well-being of new mothers and infants; and (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1484) of Joanne M. Comerford, Mark C. Montigny, Danillo A. Sena, Paul K. Frost and other members of the General Court for legislation to reduce incidence and death from pancreatic cancer, report the accompanying Order (Senate, No. 3038).
Sponsors
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joint Committee on Health Care Financing | Primary sponsor | Not applicable (committee) | — | — |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- Discharged to the committee on Senate Rules
- Order reported favorably by committee and referred to the committee on Rules of the two branches, acting concurrently
- Accompanied by S706, S763, S789, S810, S866, S1171 and S1484
- Reported from the committee on Health Care Financing