An Act relative to pediatric care appointments
This bill modifies Massachusetts law to change how often pediatric care appointments can be scheduled. It directly affects parents and guardians of children in the state by removing the requirement that these appointments occur only once per year. The key provision amends the relevant statute to allow for appointments to be made once per calendar year instead of annually. This change aims to provide more flexibility for scheduling medical visits for children without restricting the frequency of care.
Bill status
passed
3 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Feb 2023
Committee Review
Mar 2024
House Passage
Feb 2023
Governor
Introduced Feb 16, 2023
Last action May 9, 2024
Floor votes
How they voted
This bill passed the House. No roll call record of that vote is available.
Full legislative history
Actions timeline
Total actions
5
Key actions
1
Committee
2
Mar 11, 2024
Senate · Reported by committee
Bill reported favorably by committee and referred to the committee on Health Care Financing
Feb 16, 2023
House · Passed
House concurred
Feb 16, 2023
Senate · Referred to committee
Referred to the committee on Financial Services
1 primary · 1 co-sponsor
Sponsors
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