Massachusetts · 194th Legislature (2025-2026) · Bill
H 1148: An Act relative to the practice of acupuncture
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
Plain-language summary
H 1148 is a bill introduced in the Massachusetts House on February 27, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: An Act relative to the practice of acupuncture. It lists 10 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (September 29, 2025): Accompanied a new draft, see H4548.
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
By Representatives Elliott of Lowell and Gentile of Sudbury, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1148) of Rodney M. Elliott, James B. Eldridge and others relative to the practice and insurance coverage of acupuncture. Financial Services.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 7 · Republican 2
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| James Arena-DeRosa | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 8th Middlesex |
| Jamie Eldridge | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | Middlesex and Worcester |
| Rodney M. Elliott | Co-sponsor | Not applicable (committee) | — | — |
| Carlos González | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 10th Hampden |
| Natalie Higgins | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 4th Worcester |
| Angelo Puppolo | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 12th Hampden |
| Lindsay Sabadosa | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 1st Hampshire |
| Marcus Vaughn | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 9th Norfolk |
| John Velis | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | Hampden and Hampshire |
| Donald Wong | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 9th Essex |
“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 H4548
- Hearing scheduled for 06/24/2025 from 10:30 AM-02:00 PM in Gardner Auditorium
- Senate concurred
- Referred to the committee on Financial Services