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MA H64
Bill
Status
3/3/2025
Primary Sponsor
Michael Day
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AI Summary
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Proposes a constitutional amendment establishing that every inhabitant of Massachusetts has a right to health care
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Requires the right to be provided with equality for all individuals, with implementation details left to the Legislature (Great and General Court)
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Protects the roles and decision-making authority of personal physicians, hospital physicians, and other medical personnel according to appropriate medical standards, laws, and regulations
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Filed on January 17, 2025 by Rep. Michael S. Day (by request of citizen Vincent Lawrence Dixon); similar legislation was filed in the 2023-2024 session as House No. 27
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Requires approval by a majority of legislators in two consecutive joint sessions, followed by voter approval at a state election to become part of the Massachusetts Constitution
Legislative Description
Proposal for a legislative amendment to the Constitution for a Constitutional right to health care
Last Action
Hearing scheduled for 04/22/2025 from 01:00 PM-05:00 PM in A-2
10/14/2025