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S842Introduced in the Senate

To address medical debt through hospital financial assistance reform

Introduced

Introduced by Joanne Comerford, District HAMPSH

What does this bill do?

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Official description

For legislation to offer financial assistance for medical debt to those below the federal poverty level. Health Care Financing.

Where it stands

Accompanied S857

June 16, 2025

How did lawmakers vote?

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Bill history

  1. Referred to the Joint Committee on Health Care Financing

  2. House concurred

  3. Hearing scheduled for 05/12/2025 from 01:00 PM-05:00 PM in Gardner Auditorium

  4. Accompanied S857

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