Massachusetts · 194th Legislature (2025-2026) · Bill
H 2374: An Act relative to burial assistance
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
Plain-language summary
H 2374 is a bill introduced in the Massachusetts House on February 27, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: An Act relative to burial assistance. Primary sponsor: David Biele (Democratic). It lists 1 additional sponsor. Most recent recorded action (January 28, 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 Biele of Boston, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2374) of David Biele and Joanne M. Comerford relative to burial assistance from the Department of Public Welfare. Public Health.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 2
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| David Biele | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 4th Suffolk |
| Jo Comerford | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | Hampshire, Franklin and Worcester |
“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 09/29/2025 from 09:00 AM-11:30 AM in A-2 and Virtual Hearing updated to New End Time
- Hearing rescheduled to 09/29/2025 from 09:00 AM-11:30 PM in A-2 and Virtual Hearing updated to New End Time
- Hearing scheduled for 09/29/2025 from 09:00 AM-01:00 PM in A-2
- Senate concurred
- Referred to the committee on Public Health