Massachusetts · 194th Legislature (2025-2026) · Bill
H 195: An Act relative to state assistance for funeral expenses
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
Plain-language summary
H 195 is a bill introduced in the Massachusetts House on February 27, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: An Act relative to state assistance for funeral expenses. Primary sponsor: Jim Arciero (Democratic). It lists 1 additional sponsor. Most recent recorded action (January 12, 2026): Accompanied H209.
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
By Representative Arciero of Westford, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 195) of James Arciero and James Dolan relative to state assistance for funeral expenses. Children, Families and Persons with Disabilities.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 1
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jim Arciero | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 2nd Middlesex |
| James Dolan | Co-sponsor | Not applicable (committee) | — | — |
“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 H209
- Hearing scheduled for 09/16/2025 from 01:00 PM-05:00 PM in A-2
- Senate concurred
- Referred to the committee on Children, Families and Persons with Disabilities