S 836 Massachusetts Senate · 194th Legislature (2025-2026)

An Act to improve outcomes for persons with limb loss and limb difference

Summary

By Mr. Velis, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 836) of John C. Velis and Joanne M. Comerford for legislation to authorize insurance coverage for prosthetic devices and orthotic devices. Financial Services.

Issues: ✓ Healthcare

Bill status passed 3 of 4 stages cleared

Introduction

Feb 2025

Committee Review

Feb 2025

House Passage

Feb 2025

Governor

Introduced Feb 27, 2025 Last action Aug 28, 2025

Floor votes

How they voted

This bill passed the House by voice vote (no roll call recorded).

Full legislative history

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Key actions

Committee

Feb 27, 2025

Lower · Passed

House concurred

lower

Feb 27, 2025

Committee

Referred to the committee on Financial Services

upper

1 primary · 2 co-sponsors