Massachusetts · 194th Legislature (2025-2026) · Bill
H 1173: An Act to facilitate timely access to quality health care by expanding access to patient navigation
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
H 1173 is a bill introduced in the Massachusetts House on February 27, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: An Act to facilitate timely access to quality health care by expanding access to patient navigation. Primary sponsor: Jessica Giannino (Democratic). It lists 20 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (January 23, 2026): Accompanied a new draft, see H4939.
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
By Representative Giannino of Revere, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1173) of Jessica Ann Giannino and others for legislation to provide coverage for services to improve access to care for individuals who are eligible for screening, follow-up or treatment services. Financial Services.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 19 · Republican 1
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jessica Giannino | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 16th Suffolk |
| Jim Arciero | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 2nd Middlesex |
| James Arena-DeRosa | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 8th Middlesex |
| Natalie M. Blais | Co-sponsor | Not applicable (committee) | — | — |
| Mike Connolly | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 26th Middlesex |
| Paul Donato | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 35th Middlesex |
| Michelle DuBois | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 10th Plymouth |
| Jamie Eldridge | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | Middlesex and Worcester |
| Sean Garballey | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 23rd Middlesex |
| Patrick Kearney | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 4th Plymouth |
| Mike Kushmerek | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 3rd Worcester |
| David Linsky | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 5th Middlesex |
| Sam Montaño | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 15th Suffolk |
| John Moran | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 9th Suffolk |
| Becca Rausch | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | Norfolk, Worcester and Middlesex |
| Sean Reid | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 11th Essex |
| Amy Sangiolo | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 11th Middlesex |
| Margaret Scarsdale | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 1st Middlesex |
| Dan Sena | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 37th Middlesex |
| Bruce Tarr | Co-sponsor | Republican | Senate | First Essex and Middlesex |
| Steve Ultrino | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 33rd 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 H4939
- 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