Massachusetts · 194th Legislature (2025-2026) · Bill
S 852: An Act preventing medical debt by restoring health safety net eligibility levels
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
Plain-language summary
S 852 is a bill introduced in the Massachusetts Senate on February 27, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: An Act preventing medical debt by restoring health safety net eligibility levels. Primary sponsor: Sal DiDomenico (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. DiDomenico, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 852) of Sal N. DiDomenico for legislation to prevent medical debt by restoring health safety net eligibility levels. Health Care Financing.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 2
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sal DiDomenico | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | Middlesex and Suffolk |
| Jamie Eldridge | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | Middlesex and Worcester |
“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
- Hearing scheduled for 07/15/2025 from 10:00 AM-04:00 PM in Gardner Auditorium
- House concurred
- Referred to the committee on Health Care Financing