Massachusetts · 194th Legislature (2025-2026) · Bill
S 796: An Act relative to reducing unnecessary delays in patient care
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
Plain-language summary
S 796 is a bill introduced in the Massachusetts Senate on February 27, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: An Act relative to reducing unnecessary delays in patient care. Primary sponsor: Mark Montigny (Democratic). It lists 1 additional sponsor. Most recent recorded action (January 29, 2026): Accompanied a study order, see S2931.
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
By Mr. Montigny, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 796) of Mark C. Montigny and Christopher M. Markey for legislation to reduce unnecessary insurance delays in patient care. Financial Services.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 2
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mark Montigny | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | Second Bristol and Plymouth |
| Christopher Markey | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 9th Bristol |
“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 S2931
- Bill reported favorably by committee and referred to the committee on Health Care Financing
- Hearing scheduled for 07/15/2025 from 10:00 AM-01:00 PM in A-2
- Hearing scheduled for 07/15/2025 from 10:00 AM-01:00 PM in A-2
- House concurred
- Referred to the committee on Financial Services