Massachusetts · 194th Legislature (2025-2026) · Bill
S 901: An Act to advance health equity
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
S 901 is a bill introduced in the Massachusetts Senate on February 27, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: An Act to advance health equity. Primary sponsor: Pavel Payano (Democratic). It lists 18 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (February 9, 2026): 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. Payano, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 901) of Pavel M. Payano, Liz Miranda, Manny Cruz, Patricia D. Jehlen and others for legislation to advance health equity. Health Care Financing.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 18 · Republican 1
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pavel Payano | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | First Essex |
| Mike Brady | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | Second Plymouth and Norfolk |
| Nick Collins | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | First Suffolk |
| Jo Comerford | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | Hampshire, Franklin and Worcester |
| Brendan Crighton | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | Third Essex |
| John Cronin | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | Worcester and Middlesex |
| Manny Cruz | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 7th Essex |
| Sal DiDomenico | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | Middlesex and Suffolk |
| Bill Driscoll | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | Norfolk, Plymouth and Bristol |
| Jamie Eldridge | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | Middlesex and Worcester |
| Adam Gómez | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | Hampden |
| Russell Holmes | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 6th Suffolk |
| Pat Jehlen | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | Second Middlesex |
| Robyn Kennedy | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | First Worcester |
| Jason Lewis | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | Fifth Middlesex |
| Paul Mark | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | Berkshire, Hampden, Franklin and Hampshire |
| Liz Miranda | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | Second Suffolk |
| Becca Rausch | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | Norfolk, Worcester and Middlesex |
| Bruce Tarr | Co-sponsor | Republican | Senate | First Essex and 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
- 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