Massachusetts · 194th Legislature (2025-2026) · Bill
S 3071: An Act establishing a study of a public health insurance option in the Commonwealth
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
S 3071 is a bill introduced in the Massachusetts Senate on May 26, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: An Act establishing a study of a public health insurance option in the Commonwealth. Primary sponsor: Joint Committee on Health Care Financing. It lists 1 additional sponsor. Most recent recorded action (May 26, 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.
Senate, May 26, 2026 -- The committee on Health Care Financing to whom was referred the petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 889) of Paul W. Mark for legislation relative to single payer healthcare benchmarking and reporting, report the accompanying bill (Senate, No. 3071).
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 1
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joint Committee on Health Care Financing | Primary sponsor | Not applicable (committee) | — | — |
| Paul Mark | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | Berkshire, Hampden, Franklin and Hampshire |
“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
- New draft of S889
- Reported from the committee on Health Care Financing