Massachusetts · 194th Legislature (2025-2026) · Proposed Bill
SD 1659: An Act to improve continuity of care for MassHealth members with chronic conditions
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
SD 1659 is a proposed bill introduced in the Massachusetts Senate on February 27, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: An Act to improve continuity of care for MassHealth members with chronic conditions. Primary sponsor: Brendan Crighton (Democratic). It lists 1 additional sponsor. Most recent recorded action (February 27, 2025): House concurred.
Generated automatically from the official title, sponsor list, and status record only. It does not characterize the bill’s purpose or effects. How summaries are written
Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
By Mr. Crighton, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 844) of Brendan P. Crighton and Joanne M. Comerford for legislation to improve long term care for MassHealth members with chronic conditions. Health Care Financing.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 2
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brendan Crighton | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | Third Essex |
| Jo Comerford | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | Hampshire, Franklin 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
- House concurred
- Referred to the committee on Health Care Financing