Massachusetts · 194th Legislature (2025-2026) · Bill
S 799: An Act protecting patients from surprise bills related to emergency ambulance service
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
Plain-language summary
S 799 is a bill introduced in the Massachusetts Senate on February 27, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: An Act protecting patients from surprise bills related to emergency ambulance service. Primary sponsor: Mike Moore (Democratic). It lists 5 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (April 2, 2026): 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 Mr. Moore, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 799) of Michael O. Moore for legislation relative to ambulance service reimbursement. Financial Services.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 5 · Republican 1
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mike Moore | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | Second Worcester |
| Mike Brady | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | Second Plymouth and Norfolk |
| Jim Hawkins | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 2nd Bristol |
| Steven Howitt | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 4th Bristol |
| Robyn Kennedy | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | First Worcester |
| Joan Lovely | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | Second 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
- Committee recommended ought to pass and referred to the committee on Senate Ways and Means
- 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 10/27/2025 from 10:30 AM-04:00 PM in Gardner Auditorium
- House concurred
- Referred to the committee on Financial Services