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Read. Follow. Verify.Massachusetts bill requires public online publishing of health insurer data and expanded state reporting
Last action · February 26, 2026: Accompanied a study order, see S2972Sponsors: Joan Lovely and 1 other
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What This Bill Would Do
State health reporting centers must evaluate and periodically publish , and the insurance commissioner must make submitted division information publicly available on a website annually in an understandable format.
Residents gain direct online access to previously filed health insurer data and state evaluations, increasing public visibility into carrier metrics and reporting practices.
- Senate Bill 782 was introduced in the Massachusetts General Court during the 194th legislative session by Senator Joan B. Lovely. context
Who It Would Affect
Groups the bill's text would affect if enacted, as described in the record. Being affected is not a position for or against it.
health insurers
Carrier data metrics and division submissions will be subject to public reporting and mandatory annual online publication.
state residents
Residents gain access to publicly reported health insurer carrier data and evaluations in an understandable format.
Key Facts
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Votes, people, money & the original sourceWhere This Stands
Currently in committee. The next step in the legislative lifecycle is Floor Vote.
Procedural history
5 actions- Feb 26, 2026SenateAccompanied a study order, see S2972
- Jan 12, 2026SenateCommitteeBill reported favorably by committee and referred to the committee on Health Care Financing
- Oct 2, 2025JointHearing scheduled for 10/14/2025 from 10:30 AM-01:00 PM in A-1
- Feb 27, 2025HouseHouse concurred
- Feb 27, 2025SenateCommitteeReferred to the committee on Financial Services
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