Massachusetts · 194th Legislature (2025-2026) · Bill
S 691: An Act ensuring access to healthcare and medically necessary food for children
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
Plain-language summary
S 691 is a bill introduced in the Massachusetts Senate on February 27, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: An Act ensuring access to healthcare and medically necessary food for children. Primary sponsor: Brendan Crighton (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (May 18, 2026): 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. Crighton, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 691) of Brendan P. Crighton for legislation to ensure access to healthcare and medically necessary food for children. Financial Services.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 1
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brendan Crighton | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | Third 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
- Referred to the committee on Senate Ways and Means
- Committee recommended ought to pass with an amendment, substituting a new draft see S3069
- Reporting date extended to Friday May 1, 2026
- Reporting date extended to Tuesday March 31, 2026
- 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