Massachusetts · 194th Legislature (2025-2026) · Bill
H 1169: An Act relative to colon cancer under the age of 50 years of age, prevalence, screening and insurance coverage and care in the Commonwealth aka Martha's Bill
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
Plain-language summary
H 1169 is a bill introduced in the Massachusetts House on February 27, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: An Act relative to colon cancer under the age of 50 years of age, prevalence, screening and insurance coverage and care in the Commonwealth aka Martha's Bill. Primary sponsor: Colleen Garry (Democratic). It lists 1 additional sponsor. Most recent recorded action (March 9, 2026): Accompanied a study order, see H5210.
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
By Representative Garry of Dracut, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1169) of Colleen M. Garry relative to colon cancer under the age of 50 years of age, prevalence, screening and insurance coverage and care. Financial Services.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 1
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Colleen Garry | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 36th Middlesex |
| Edward J. Kennedy | Co-sponsor | Not applicable (committee) | — | — |
“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 study order, see H5210
- Hearing scheduled for 09/17/2025 from 12:30 PM-04:30 PM in Gardner Auditorium
- Senate concurred
- Referred to the committee on Financial Services