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MA H4337

Bill

Status

Introduced

7/31/2025

Primary Sponsor

Joint Committee on Financial Services

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Origin

House of Representatives

194th General Court

AI Summary

  • Requires all health insurance policies in Massachusetts to cover cytological screenings (Pap smears) and HPV screenings with no cost sharing to members

  • Applies to blanket policies, general policies, accident/sickness insurance, employers' health and welfare funds, hospital service plans, and health maintenance organizations

  • Amends four chapters of Massachusetts General Laws (175, 176A, 176B, and 176G) to ensure coverage mandate reaches all types of health insurers

  • Coverage requirement takes effect upon policy issuance or renewal within the Commonwealth

  • Sponsored by Representative William C. Galvin and reported favorably by the Financial Services Committee on July 31, 2025

Legislative Description

Regarding cervical cancer and women's preventative health

Last Action

Committee recommended bill ought to pass and referred to the committee on House Ways and Means

12/4/2025

Committee Referrals

Ways and Means12/4/2025
Health Care Financing7/31/2025

Full Bill Text

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