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Introduced
01/23/2026
01/23/2026
In Committee
01/23/2026
01/23/2026
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
194th General Court
Bill Summary
Establishing a division of health insurance
AI Summary
This bill establishes a "division of health insurance" and makes numerous changes across various chapters of Massachusetts General Laws to reflect this new division and a corresponding "commissioner of health insurance." Essentially, the bill renames and reorganizes existing functions related to health insurance, shifting them from the "commissioner of insurance" and "division of insurance" to the new "commissioner of health insurance" and "division of health insurance" where appropriate, particularly concerning the oversight and regulation of health insurance markets and related entities. This includes updating references in laws governing various types of health plans, insurance companies, and regulatory bodies to reflect the new structure.
Committee Categories
Health and Social Services
Sponsors (0)
No sponsors listed
Other Sponsors (1)
Joint Committee on Financial Services (Joint)
Last Action
Reported favorably by committee and referred to the Joint Committee on Health Care Financing (on 01/23/2026)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/194/H4949 |
| BillText | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/194/H4949.pdf |
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