An Act prioritizing patient access to care

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Overview Bill text 1 History 5 Sponsors

By Ms. Kennedy, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1563) of Robyn K. Kennedy, Rebecca L. Rausch, Joanne M. Comerford, Susannah M. Whipps and other members of the General Court for legislation to prioritize patient access to care based upon the professional judgment of the physician.. Public Health.

Chamber: Senate
Introduced: Feb 27, 2025
Last action: Mar 12, 2026 — Committee recommended ought to pass and referred to the committee on Senate Ways and Means
Session: 194th
Momentum: 56 · Moderate

PASSAGE PROBABILITY

1% Unlikely

Why this number

Stage base Reported from Committee — base rate 13%, measured from MA's completed sessions
Momentum +1 56/100 from the pace of recorded action
Time since last action -22 217 days quiet

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