Massachusetts · 194th Legislature (2025-2026) · Bill
H 2138: An Act to ensure adequate coverage of funeral expenses in cases of work-related death
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
H 2138 is a bill introduced in the Massachusetts House on February 27, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: An Act to ensure adequate coverage of funeral expenses in cases of work-related death. Primary sponsor: Sally Kerans (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (January 29, 2026): Bill reported favorably by committee and referred to the committee on House Ways and Means.
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
By Representative Kerans of Danvers, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2138) of Sally P. Kerans for legislation to ensure adequate coverage of funeral expenses in cases of work-related death. Labor and Workforce Development.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 1
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sally Kerans | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 13th Essex |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- Bill reported favorably by committee and referred to the committee on House Ways and Means
- Hearing rescheduled to 10/08/2025 from 10:00 AM-12:15 PM in B-1 and Virtual Hearing updated to New End Time
- Hearing scheduled for 10/08/2025 from 10:00 AM-5:00 PM in B-1
- Senate concurred
- Referred to the committee on Labor and Workforce Development