H4554

To improve sickle cell care

Introduced·9/29/25
Introduced Text

Massachusetts H4554 aims to improve sickle cell disease care.

Massachusetts H4554 establishes a Statewide Steering Committee on Sickle Cell Disease to oversee a comprehensive sickle cell disease detection and education program. The program includes public education campaigns, grants for community-based organizations, and partnerships with schools. The bill mandates coverage for standard fertility preservation services for individuals undergoing treatments that may cause infertility. It also requires the creation of a sickle cell disease registry and annual reports on disease trends and access to care.

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Where it stands

Current
Ways and Means Committee
Next
Committee decision

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History

Apr 21

House

Accompanied by H4555

Apr 21

House

Bill reported favorably by committee and referred to the committee on House Ways and Means

Mar 19

House

Reporting date extended to Monday, June 15, 2026