Massachusetts · 194th Legislature (2025-2026) · Bill
S 685: An Act relative to transparency of consumer health insurance rights
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
Plain-language summary
S 685 is a bill introduced in the Massachusetts Senate on February 27, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: An Act relative to transparency of consumer health insurance rights. Primary sponsor: Cynthia Creem (Democratic). It lists 1 additional sponsor. Most recent recorded action (December 8, 2025): Committee recommended ought to pass 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 Ms. Creem, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 685) of Cynthia Stone Creem for legislation relative to transparency of consumer health insurance rights. Financial Services.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 1 · Republican 1
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cynthia Creem | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | Norfolk and Middlesex |
| Patrick O'Connor | Co-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
- Committee recommended ought to pass and referred to the committee on Senate Ways and Means
- Bill reported favorably by committee and referred to the committee on Health Care Financing
- Hearing scheduled for 04/29/2025 from 10:00 AM-02:00 PM in A-2
- House concurred
- Referred to the committee on Financial Services