Massachusetts · 194th Legislature (2025-2026) · Bill
H 1170: An Act relative to access to care for Ehler Danlos syndrome patients
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
H 1170 is a bill introduced in the Massachusetts House on February 27, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: An Act relative to access to care for Ehler Danlos syndrome patients. Primary sponsor: Colleen Garry (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (February 5, 2026): Accompanied a study order, see H5048.
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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. 1170) of Colleen M. Garry relative to providing coverage for physical therapy preventative, ongoing chronic maintenance, and acute treatment for Ehlers-Danlos syndrome patients. Financial Services.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 1
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Colleen Garry | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 36th 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 study order, see H5048
- 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