Massachusetts legislation · 194th General Court
Massachusetts H5626: An Act to improve outcomes for persons with limb loss and limb difference
Status: In committee, August 4, 2026
What the bill says
An Act to improve outcomes for persons with limb loss and limb difference. of the same, as follows.
From the introduced text, July 30, 2026:
An Act to improve outcomes for persons with limb loss and limb difference. of the same, as follows: SECTION 1. Section 17I of chapter 32A of the General Laws, as appearing in the 2024 Official Edition, is hereby amended by striking out subsections (a) and (b) and inserting in place thereof the following 2 subsections:- (a) As used in this section, the following words shall, unless the context clearly requires otherwise, have the following meanings: "Custom orthotic device", a custom designed, custom fabricated, custom fitted, prefabricated or modified orthotic device. "Orthotic device", a device: (i) used to support, align, correct or prevent deformities of the body, which may be used to eliminate, control or assist motion at a joint or body part; and (ii) appropriately used in a person's home or any setting in which normal life activities take place in the community. of "Orthotic services", the design, fabrication and fitting of orthotic devices that help support weak or unstable joints or limbs, correct alignment, relieve pain or improve function. "Orthotic services" shall include, but shall not be limited to, spinal orthotic devices, scoliosis orthotic devices, knee orthotic devices, cranial remolding orthotic devices and knee-ankle-foot orthotic devices. "Prosthetic device", an artificial limb device to replace, in whole or in part, an arm or leg, including a device that is designed …
Sponsors
- Michelle Badger (D)
- Daniel Cahill (D, 10th Essex)
- Jacob Oliveira (D)
- Joanne Comerford (D, Hampshire, Franklin and Worcester)
- Carlos González (D, 10th Hampden)
Latest actions
- : Read; and referred to the committee on Senate Ways and Means
- : Read third and passed to be engrossed
- : Rules suspended
- : Ordered to a third reading
- : New draft of H4549
- : Pending new draft of H4549
- : Reported from the committee on House Ways and Means
Common questions
- What is H5626?
- H5626 is a bill in the Massachusetts Legislature (194th General Court): An Act to improve outcomes for persons with limb loss and limb difference.
- What does H5626 do?
- In its own words: An Act to improve outcomes for persons with limb loss and limb difference. of the same, as follows.
- What is the status of H5626?
- In committee as of August 4, 2026. Latest action: Read; and referred to the committee on Senate Ways and Means (August 4, 2026).
- Who sponsored H5626?
- Michelle Badger (D), with 4 co-sponsors.
- Where is the official record for H5626?
- On the Massachusetts Legislature website: https://malegislature.gov/Bills/194/H5626
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