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MA S1507

Bill

Status

Introduced

2/27/2025

Primary Sponsor

Salvatore DiDomenico

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Origin

Senate

194th General Court

AI Summary

  • Amends Section 24K of Chapter 111 of the General Laws to raise the age eligibility for the pediatric palliative care program from 19 to 22 years old
  • Extends access to palliative care services for young adults with serious illnesses through age 21
  • Filed by Senator Sal N. DiDomenico (Middlesex and Suffolk) on January 16, 2025
  • Similar legislation was filed in the previous 2023-2024 legislative session as Senate No. 1359
  • Referred to the Public Health committee

Legislative Description

Regarding the pediatric palliative care program

Last Action

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

2/9/2026

Committee Referrals

Ways and Means2/9/2026
Health Care Financing10/14/2025
Public Health2/27/2025

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