Massachusetts · 194th Legislature (2025-2026) · Bill
H 2362: An Act relative to chaperones for medical exams
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
H 2362 is a bill introduced in the Massachusetts House on February 27, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: An Act relative to chaperones for medical exams. It lists 10 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (January 5, 2026): Accompanied a new draft, see H4868.
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
By Representatives Armini of Marblehead and Higgins of Leominster, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2362) of Jennifer Balinsky Armini, Natalie M. Higgins and others relative to chaperones for medical exams. Public Health.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 9
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jenny Armini | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 8th Essex |
| Jamie Eldridge | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | Middlesex and Worcester |
| Jim Hawkins | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 2nd Bristol |
| Natalie Higgins | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 4th Worcester |
| Vanna Howard | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | First Middlesex |
| Sally Kerans | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 13th Essex |
| Rory McCarthy | Co-sponsor | Not applicable (committee) | — | — |
| Mike Moore | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | Second Worcester |
| Estela Reyes | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 4th Essex |
| Dan Sena | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 37th 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 new draft, see H4868
- Reporting date extended to Friday, December 19, 2025
- Reporting date extended to Thursday, November 20, 2025
- Reporting date extended to Tuesday, October 21, 2025
- Hearing rescheduled to 06/23/2025 from 09:00 AM-01:00 PM in B-1
- Hearing scheduled for 06/23/2025 from 09:00 AM-01:00 PM in A-1
- Senate concurred
- Referred to the committee on Public Health