Proposal for a legislative amendment to the Constitution for a Constitutional right to health care

This bill proposes adding a new article to the Massachusetts Constitution that guarantees every resident a right to health care. The amendment establishes that this right must be provided with equality to all individuals, while the specific details of how to deliver these services would be determined by future state legislation. It also includes a provision to respect the roles and medical standards of physicians and other healthcare providers involved in patient care. If passed, this change would legally enshrine access to healthcare as a fundamental right for all people living in the state.