MassachusettsH 253194th General Court (2025-2026)House

An Act establishing guardians as providers of medical care to support the rights of incapacitated persons

Sponsored By: Sally P. Kerans (Democratic)

In Committee

Children, Families and Persons with DisabilitiesHealth Care Financing

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Bill Overview

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Sponsors & Cosponsors

Sponsor

  • Sally P. Kerans

    Democratic • House

Cosponsors

  • Carlos González

    Democratic • House

  • James C. Arena-DeRosa

    Democratic • House

  • Joan B. Lovely

    Democratic • Senate

  • John J. Marsi

    Republican • House

  • Kathleen R. LaNatra

    Democratic • House

  • Michelle L. Badger

    Democratic • House

  • Vanna Howard

    Democratic • Senate

Roll Call Votes

All Roll Calls

Yes: 11 • No: 0

committee vote 9/8/2025

Committee Favorable: Poll on H253

Yes: 11 • No: 0

Actions Timeline

  1. Reporting date extended to Monday, June 15, 2026

    3/19/2026House
  2. Reporting date extended to Wednesday, March 18, 2026

    12/8/2025House
  3. Reported favorably by committee and referred to the committee on Health Care Financing

    9/17/2025House
  4. Hearing scheduled for 06/10/2025 from 01:00 PM-05:00 PM in A-1

    6/3/2025legislature
  5. Senate concurred

    2/27/2025Senate
  6. Referred to the committee on Children, Families and Persons with Disabilities

    2/27/2025House

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