Massachusetts · 194th Legislature (2025-2026) · Bill
S 881: An Act providing Medicaid coverage for tobacco cessation programs
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
Plain-language summary
S 881 is a bill introduced in the Massachusetts Senate on February 27, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: An Act providing Medicaid coverage for tobacco cessation programs. Primary sponsor: Jason Lewis (Democratic). It lists 3 additional sponsors. 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. Lewis, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 881) of Jason M. Lewis for legislation to provide Medicaid coverage for tobacco cessation. Health Care Financing.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 4
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jason Lewis | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | Fifth Middlesex |
| Sal DiDomenico | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | Middlesex and Suffolk |
| Jamie Eldridge | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | Middlesex and 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
- 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