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MA H1341

Bill

Official Source

Status

Introduced

2/27/2025

Primary Sponsor

Marcus Vaughn

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Origin

House of Representatives

194th General Court

AI Summary

  • Requires all insurance policies issued, delivered, or renewed in Massachusetts to cover medical tattoos when deemed medically necessary by a physician
  • Defines "medical tattoo" as a tattoo used to restore skin appearance, conceal surface defects, or mark treatment sites on patients
  • Amends Chapter 175 of the General Laws by adding new Section 47VV
  • Directs the insurance commissioner to promulgate regulations implementing the coverage requirement
  • Filed by Representative Marcus S. Vaughn (9th Norfolk) on January 14, 2025

Legislative Description

Relative to insurance coverage for medically necessary tattoos

Last Action

Accompanied a study order, see H5225

3/12/2026

Committee Referrals

Financial Services2/27/2025

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