Massachusetts · 194th Legislature (2025-2026) · Bill
H 1723: An Act to eliminate the charitable immunity cap
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
H 1723 is a bill introduced in the Massachusetts House on February 27, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: An Act to eliminate the charitable immunity cap. Primary sponsor: Carmine Gentile (Democratic). It lists 3 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (March 26, 2026): Accompanied a study order, see H5281 (under House Rule 27).
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
By Representative Gentile of Sudbury, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1723) of Carmine Lawrence Gentile, Mary S. Keefe and Michael O. Moore for legislation to eliminate the charitable immunity defense in certain court actions. The Judiciary.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 3 · Republican 1
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carmine Gentile | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 13th Middlesex |
| Mary Keefe | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 15th Worcester |
| Mike Moore | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | Second Worcester |
| Patrick O'Connor | Co-sponsor | Republican | Senate | First Plymouth and Norfolk |
“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 H5281 (under House Rule 27)
- Hearing scheduled for 04/08/2025 from 01:00 PM-02:30 PM in A-2
- Hearing scheduled for 04/08/2025 from 01:00 PM-05:00 PM in A-2
- Senate concurred
- Referred to the committee on The Judiciary