Massachusetts · 194th Legislature (2025-2026) · Bill
S 855: An Act ensuring equitable health coverage for children
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
Plain-language summary
S 855 is a bill introduced in the Massachusetts Senate on February 27, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: An Act ensuring equitable health coverage for children. Primary sponsor: Sal DiDomenico (Democratic). It lists 2 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (November 6, 2025): Bill reported favorably by committee 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. DiDomenico, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 855) of Sal N. DiDomenico for legislation to ensure equitable health coverage for children. Health Care Financing.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 3
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sal DiDomenico | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | Middlesex and Suffolk |
| Pat Jehlen | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | Second Middlesex |
| Robyn Kennedy | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | First 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
- Bill reported favorably by committee and referred to the committee on Senate Ways and Means
- 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