Massachusetts H85: An Act relative to determination of need of new technology

What the bill says

From the introduced text, February 27, 2025:

SECTION 1. Section 25B of chapter 111 of the General Laws, as appearing in the 2022 Official Edition, is hereby amended by striking out the definition of “New technology”, and inserting in place thereof the following definition:- ''New technology'', equipment such as magnetic resonance imagers and linear accelerators, as may be defined by the department, or a service, as may be defined by the department, which for reasons of quality, access or cost is determined to be new technology by the department; provided, however, that computerized tomography and any equipment that is widely utilized as standard diagnostic, treatment or therapeutic technology shall not be considered new technology.

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Sponsors

• Meghan Kilcoyne (D, 12th Worcester) · primary sponsor
• Carmine Gentile (D)

Latest actions

1. June 17, 2026: Reporting date extended to Friday, July 31, 2026
2. March 19, 2026: Reporting date extended to Monday, June 15, 2026
3. December 8, 2025: Reporting date extended to Wednesday, March 18, 2026
4. September 15, 2025: Senate concurred
5. September 11, 2025: Discharged to the committee on Health Care Financing
6. June 30, 2025: Hearing scheduled for 07/10/2025 from 01:00 PM-05:00 PM in A-2
7. February 27, 2025: Senate concurred
8. February 27, 2025: Referred to the committee on Advanced Information Technology, the Internet and Cybersecurity

Common questions

What is H85?

H85 is a bill in the Massachusetts Legislature (194th General Court): An Act relative to determination of need of new technology.

What is the status of H85?

In committee as of June 17, 2026. Latest action: Reporting date extended to Friday, July 31, 2026 (June 17, 2026).

Who sponsored H85?

Meghan Kilcoyne (D, 12th Worcester), with 1 co-sponsor.

Where is the official record for H85?

On the Massachusetts Legislature website: https://malegislature.gov/Bills/194/H85