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MA H5091

Bill

Official Source

Status

Introduced

2/11/2026

Primary Sponsor

Joint Committee on Children, Families and Persons with Disabilities

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Origin

House of Representatives

194th General Court

AI Summary

  • Amends Section 5 of Chapter 18A of the General Laws to establish pediatric care standards for children in state custody
  • Requires the bureau to follow pediatric best practices and standards of care as defined by MassHealth and the Department of Public Health
  • Mandates comprehensive medical services including mental health services, physical health services, health promotion, and preventative health care
  • Assigns the bureau responsibility for monitoring and enforcing medical contracts to improve care access and quality for children in department custody

Legislative Description

Relative to health care quality for children and youth

Last Action

Bill reported favorably by committee and referred to the committee on House Ways and Means

2/11/2026

Committee Referrals

Ways and Means2/11/2026

Full Bill Text

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