Massachusetts · 194th Legislature (2025-2026) · Bill
H 2401: An Act providing for safe and consensual sensitive examinations
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
H 2401 is a bill introduced in the Massachusetts House on February 27, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: An Act providing for safe and consensual sensitive examinations. It lists 12 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 Domb of Amherst and Ferguson of Holden, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2401) of Mindy Domb and Kimberly N. Ferguson relative to safe and consensual sensitive examinations. Public Health.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 8 · Republican 3
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Natalie M. Blais | Co-sponsor | Not applicable (committee) | — | — |
| Mike Brady | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | Second Plymouth and Norfolk |
| Jo Comerford | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | Hampshire, Franklin and Worcester |
| Mindy Domb | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 3rd Hampshire |
| Kim Ferguson | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 1st Worcester |
| Natalie Higgins | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 4th Worcester |
| Vanna Howard | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | First Middlesex |
| Hannah Kane | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 11th Worcester |
| Patrick Kearney | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 4th Plymouth |
| Sam Montaño | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 15th Suffolk |
| Margaret Scarsdale | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 1st Middlesex |
| Bruce Tarr | Co-sponsor | Republican | Senate | First Essex and 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