Massachusetts · 194th Legislature (2025-2026) · Bill
H 1117: An Act promoting and enhancing the sustainability of birth centers and the midwifery workforce
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
Plain-language summary
H 1117 is a bill introduced in the Massachusetts House on February 27, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: An Act promoting and enhancing the sustainability of birth centers and the midwifery workforce. It lists 37 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (February 5, 2026): Accompanied a new draft, see H5016.
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
By Representatives Cruz of Salem and Sabadosa of Northampton, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1117) of Manny Cruz, Natalie M. Higgins and others relative to coverage of birth centers and the midwifery workforce. Financial Services.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 31 · Independent 1 · Republican 3
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| James Arena-DeRosa | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 8th Middlesex |
| Michelle Badger | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 1st Plymouth |
| Natalie M. Blais | Co-sponsor | Not applicable (committee) | — | — |
| Mike Brady | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | Second Plymouth and Norfolk |
| Dan Cahill | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 10th Essex |
| Tackey Chan | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 2nd Norfolk |
| Mike Connolly | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 26th Middlesex |
| Rob Consalvo | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 14th Suffolk |
| Manny Cruz | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 7th Essex |
| Marjorie Decker | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 25th Middlesex |
| Michelle DuBois | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 10th Plymouth |
| Jamie Eldridge | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | Middlesex and Worcester |
| Rodney M. Elliott | Co-sponsor | Not applicable (committee) | — | — |
| Brandy Fluker-Reid | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 12th Suffolk |
| Jim Hawkins | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 2nd Bristol |
| Natalie Higgins | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 4th Worcester |
| Kevin Honan | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 17th Suffolk |
| Vanna Howard | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | First Middlesex |
| Jack Lewis | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 7th Middlesex |
| David Linsky | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 5th Middlesex |
| Joan Lovely | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | Second Essex |
| John Marsi | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 6th Worcester |
| Sam Montaño | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 15th Suffolk |
| Tram Nguyen | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 18th Essex |
| Patrick O'Connor | Co-sponsor | Republican | Senate | First Plymouth and Norfolk |
| Steve Owens | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 29th Middlesex |
| Becca Rausch | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | Norfolk, Worcester and Middlesex |
| Sean Reid | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 11th Essex |
| Dave Rogers | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 24th Middlesex |
| Amy Sangiolo | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 11th Middlesex |
| Margaret Scarsdale | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 1st Middlesex |
| Bruce Tarr | Co-sponsor | Republican | Senate | First Essex and Middlesex |
| Jeff Turco | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 19th Suffolk |
| Erika Uyterhoeven | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 27th Middlesex |
| Tommy Vitolo | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 15th Norfolk |
| Susannah Whipps | Co-sponsor | Independent | House | 2nd Franklin |
| Chris Worrell | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 5th Suffolk |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- Accompanied a new draft, see H5016
- Hearing scheduled for 10/14/2025 from 10:30 AM-01:00 PM in A-1
- Senate concurred
- Referred to the committee on Financial Services