Massachusetts · 194th Legislature (2025-2026) · Bill
S 789: An Act relative to insurance coverage for doula services
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
Plain-language summary
S 789 is a bill introduced in the Massachusetts Senate on February 27, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: An Act relative to insurance coverage for doula services. Primary sponsor: Liz Miranda (Democratic). It lists 2 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (April 1, 2026): Accompanied a study order, see S3038.
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
By Ms. Miranda, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 789) of Liz Miranda for legislation relative to insurance coverage for doula services. Financial Services.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 2 · Republican 1
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Liz Miranda | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | Second Suffolk |
| John Keenan | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | Norfolk and Plymouth |
| Bruce Tarr | Co-sponsor | Republican | Senate | First Essex and Middlesex |
“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 S3038
- 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 04/29/2025 from 10:00 AM-02:00 PM in A-2
- House concurred
- Referred to the committee on Financial Services