Massachusetts · 194th Legislature (2025-2026) · Bill
H 1291: An Act further clarifying the delivery of health care
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
Plain-language summary
H 1291 is a bill introduced in the Massachusetts House on February 27, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: An Act further clarifying the delivery of health care. Primary sponsor: Angelo Puppolo (Democratic). It lists 7 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (February 5, 2026): Accompanied a new draft, see H5043.
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
By Representative Puppolo of Springfield, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1291) of Angelo J. Puppolo, Jr., Lindsay N. Sabadosa and Meghan K. Kilcoyne relative to further clarifying the delivery of health care and dentistry. Financial Services.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 6 · Republican 1
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Angelo Puppolo | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 12th Hampden |
| Tackey Chan | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 2nd Norfolk |
| Rodney M. Elliott | Co-sponsor | Not applicable (committee) | — | — |
| Meg Kilcoyne | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 12th Worcester |
| Patrick O'Connor | Co-sponsor | Republican | Senate | First Plymouth and Norfolk |
| Francisco Paulino | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 16th Essex |
| Lindsay Sabadosa | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 1st Hampshire |
| Adam Scanlon | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 14th Bristol |
“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 H5043
- Hearing scheduled for 10/27/2025 from 10:30 AM-04:00 PM in Gardner Auditorium
- Senate concurred
- Referred to the committee on Financial Services