Massachusetts · 194th Legislature (2025-2026) · Bill
S 842: An Act to address medical debt through hospital financial assistance reform
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
Plain-language summary
S 842 is a bill introduced in the Massachusetts Senate on February 27, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: An Act to address medical debt through hospital financial assistance reform. Primary sponsor: Jo Comerford (Democratic). It lists 2 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (June 16, 2025): Accompanied S857.
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
By Ms. Comerford, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 842) of Joanne M. Comerford and Steven Owens for legislation to offer financial assistance for medical debt to those below the federal poverty level. Health Care Financing.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 3
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jo Comerford | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | Hampshire, Franklin and Worcester |
| Jamie Eldridge | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | Middlesex and Worcester |
| Steve Owens | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 29th 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 S857
- Hearing scheduled for 05/12/2025 from 01:00 PM-05:00 PM in Gardner Auditorium
- House concurred
- Referred to the committee on Health Care Financing