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Yes: 10 • No: 1
MassachusettsH 2559194th General Court (2025-2026)House
An Act to protect a patient’s right to a support person at health care facilities
Sponsored By: Marcus S. Vaughn (Republican)
In Committee
Public Health
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Bill Overview
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Sponsors & Cosponsors
Sponsor
Marcus S. Vaughn
Republican • House
Cosponsors
Sue Chester
Affiliation unavailable
Roll Call Votes
committee vote • 1/29/2026
Committee Accompanied: Shall this bill be studied?
Yes: 10 • No: 1
Actions Timeline
Accompanied a study order, see H5235
3/16/2026HouseHearing scheduled for 07/10/2025 from 09:00 AM-01:00 PM in A-1
6/30/2025legislatureSenate concurred
2/27/2025SenateReferred to the committee on Public Health
2/27/2025House
Bill Text
As Filed
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