Massachusetts · 194th Legislature (2025-2026) · Bill

H 2616: An Act to establish a window falls prevention program within the Department of Public Health and mandate window guards in residential homes AKA "Zella Ray's Law"

In committee Last action September 22, 2025: Bill reported favorably by committee and referred to the committee on House Ways and Means

Plain-language summary

H 2616 is a bill introduced in the Massachusetts House on February 27, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: An Act to establish a window falls prevention program within the Department of Public Health and mandate window guards in residential homes AKA "Zella Ray's Law". Primary sponsor: Colleen Garry (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (September 22, 2025): Bill reported favorably by committee and referred to the committee on House Ways and Means.

Sponsors

Primary sponsor: Colleen Garry (Democratic).