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The 194th General Court of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts

Bill S.1757 194th (Current)

An Act to remove medical and health service fees for incarcerated people

By Mr. Payano, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1757) of Pavel M. Payano for legislation to remove medical and health service fees for incarcerated people. Public Safety and Homeland Security.

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Bill Information

Presenter:
Pavel M. Payano
Status:
Referred to Senate Committee on Ways and Means
This bill prohibits charging incarcerated individuals for medical and mental health services, including inmate-initiated medical visits, prescriptions, medications, and prosthetic devices. It also eliminates fees for durable medical equipment (e.g., eyeglasses, dentures, hearing aids) and medical supplies, ensuring equal access to healthcare within correctional facilities. The Department of Correction must implement these changes within one year of the bill’s passage.
* The bill summary was created by the Primary Sponsor of the bill; no committee of the General Court certifies the accuracy of its contents.

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