Massachusetts · 194th Legislature (2025-2026) · Bill
H 1388: An Act extend nursing home resident overnights with their family from 10 to 14
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
Plain-language summary
H 1388 is a bill introduced in the Massachusetts House on February 27, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: An Act extend nursing home resident overnights with their family from 10 to 14. Primary sponsor: John Marsi (Republican). It lists 4 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (June 17, 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 Marsi of Dudley, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1388) of John J. Marsi that the maximum temporary absence for nonmedical leave paid for by MassHealth be increased from ten days to fourteen days. Health Care Financing.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 2 · Republican 3
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| John Marsi | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 6th Worcester |
| Colleen Garry | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 36th Middlesex |
| John Gaskey | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 2nd Plymouth |
| Patrick Kearney | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 4th Plymouth |
| Kelly Pease | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 4th Hampden |
“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
- Reporting date extended to Monday, June 15, 2026
- Reporting date extended to Wednesday, March 18, 2026
- Hearing scheduled for 07/01/2025 from 01:00 PM-03:30 PM in Gardner Auditorium
- Senate concurred
- Referred to the committee on Health Care Financing