Massachusetts · 194th Legislature (2025-2026) · Bill
H 1385: An Act expanding the moral obligation bond program to acute care hospitals
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
Plain-language summary
H 1385 is a bill introduced in the Massachusetts House on February 27, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: An Act expanding the moral obligation bond program to acute care hospitals. Primary sponsor: John Lawn (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (July 9, 2026): Reporting date extended to Friday, July 31, 2026.
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
By Representative Lawn of Watertown, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1385) of John J. Lawn, Jr., relative to expanding the moral obligation bond program to include acute care hospitals. Health Care Financing.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 1
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| John Lawn | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 10th 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
- Reporting date extended to Friday, July 31, 2026
- Hearing scheduled for 06/02/2025 from 11:00 AM-03:00 PM in Gardner Auditorium
- Senate concurred
- Referred to the committee on Health Care Financing