Massachusetts · 194th Legislature (2025-2026) · Bill
H 2359: An Act relative to timely issuance of death certificates to funeral directors
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
Plain-language summary
H 2359 is a bill introduced in the Massachusetts House on February 27, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: An Act relative to timely issuance of death certificates to funeral directors. Primary sponsor: Jim Arciero (Democratic). It lists 2 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (March 16, 2026): Accompanied a study order, see H5234.
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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. 2359) of James Arciero, James Dolan and Colleen M. Garry relative to the timely issuance of death certificates to funeral directors. Public Health.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 2
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jim Arciero | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 2nd Middlesex |
| James Dolan | Co-sponsor | Not applicable (committee) | — | — |
| Colleen Garry | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 36th 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
- Accompanied a study order, see H5234
- Reporting date extended to Thursday, October 9, 2025
- Hearing scheduled for 06/11/2025 from 09:00 AM-01:00 PM in A-1
- Senate concurred
- Referred to the committee on Public Health