Massachusetts · 194th Legislature (2025-2026) · Bill
H 1137: An Act to strengthen the control of contagious and infectious diseases in the Commonwealth
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
Plain-language summary
H 1137 is a bill introduced in the Massachusetts House on February 27, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: An Act to strengthen the control of contagious and infectious diseases in the Commonwealth. Primary sponsor: Mindy Domb (Democratic). It lists 1 additional sponsor. Most recent recorded action (January 22, 2026): Accompanied a new draft, see H4935.
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
By Representative Domb of Amherst, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1137) of Mindy Domb relative to cost sharing or required utilization review charges for contagious and infectious disease healthcare services. Financial Services.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 2
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mindy Domb | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 3rd Hampshire |
| Vanna Howard | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | First Middlesex |
“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 H4935
- Hearing scheduled for 10/08/2025 from 10:30 AM-02:30 PM in Gardner Auditorium
- Senate concurred
- Referred to the committee on Financial Services