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S 1493: An Act for improving patient outcomes across the continuum

John CroninIntroduced

S 1493 status: Introduced — Accompanied a study order (under JR10), see S3258 (updated Aug 20, 2026).

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What this bill does

Overall score

Score50/100 civic fit
RiskLow risk
ImpactLow impact 10/100

Bill summary

Official

By Mr. Cronin, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1493) of John J. Cronin for legislation to improve patient outcomes across the continuum. Public Health.

Key analysis

Constitutionality50%
Bipartisan50%
Public opinion50%
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Impact analysis

Environment

Mixed / Neutral
50%

Benefits

  • No direct environmental impact identified.

Risks

  • No direct environmental impact identified.

Economy

Mixed / Neutral
50%

Benefits

  • No direct economic impact identified due to stalled status.

Risks

  • No direct economic impact identified.

Society

Mixed / Neutral
50%

Benefits

  • No direct social or health outcomes altered as the bill did not advance.

Risks

  • No direct social or health outcomes altered as the bill did not advance.
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How trustworthy & consequential it is

Source

OpenStates

Confidence

low

low

Analysis status

OpenStates summary

Warning

Legislative status indicates this bill is not currently active.

Limitation

Full bill text was not provided.

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Where it stands

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Introduced

Current

Accompanied a study order (under JR10), see S3258

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Committee

Upcoming
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Floor

Upcoming
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Governor

Upcoming
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Enacted

Upcoming
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