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

H 5016: An Act promoting and enhancing the sustainability of birth centers and the midwifery workforce

In committee Last action July 22, 2026: Committee recommended bill ought to pass and referred to the committee on House Ways and Means

Plain-language summary

H 5016 is a bill introduced in the Massachusetts House on February 5, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: An Act promoting and enhancing the sustainability of birth centers and the midwifery workforce. Primary sponsor: Joint Committee on Financial Services. It lists 38 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (July 22, 2026): Committee recommended bill ought to pass and referred to the committee on House Ways and Means.

Sponsors

Primary sponsor: Joint Committee on Financial Services. 38 co-sponsors.