Massachusetts · 194th Legislature (2025-2026) · Bill
H 242: An Act to enhance standards of care for those with autism and intellectual and developmental disabilities
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
H 242 is a bill introduced in the Massachusetts House on February 27, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: An Act to enhance standards of care for those with autism and intellectual and developmental disabilities. It lists 37 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (April 16, 2026): Committee recommended bill ought to pass 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 Representatives Garballey of Arlington and Barber of Somerville, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 242) of Sean Garballey, Christine P. Barber and others for legislation to enhance standards of care for those with autism and intellectual and developmental disabilities. Children, Families and Persons with Disabilities.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 32 · Independent 1 · Republican 4
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jim Arciero | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 2nd Middlesex |
| James Arena-DeRosa | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 8th Middlesex |
| Christine Barber | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 34th Middlesex |
| John Barrett | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 1st Berkshire |
| Mike Brady | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | Second Plymouth and Norfolk |
| Dan Cahill | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 10th Essex |
| Tackey Chan | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 2nd Norfolk |
| Jo Comerford | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | Hampshire, Franklin and Worcester |
| Mike Connolly | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 26th Middlesex |
| Manny Cruz | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 7th Essex |
| Leigh Davis | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 3rd Berkshire |
| Marjorie Decker | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 25th Middlesex |
| Paul Donato | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 35th Middlesex |
| Sean Garballey | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 23rd Middlesex |
| Colleen Garry | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 36th Middlesex |
| Carmine Gentile | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 13th Middlesex |
| Jim Hawkins | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 2nd Bristol |
| Chris Hendricks | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 11th Bristol |
| Natalie Higgins | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 4th Worcester |
| Kevin Honan | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 17th Suffolk |
| Vanna Howard | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | First Middlesex |
| Brad Jones | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 20th Middlesex |
| Patrick Kearney | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 4th Plymouth |
| Sally Kerans | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 13th Essex |
| Mike Kushmerek | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 3rd Worcester |
| David LeBoeuf | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 17th Worcester |
| David Linsky | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 5th Middlesex |
| John Marsi | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 6th Worcester |
| Paul McMurtry | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 11th Norfolk |
| Dan Sena | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 37th Middlesex |
| Priscila Sousa | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 6th Middlesex |
| Tom Stanley | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 9th Middlesex |
| Bruce Tarr | Co-sponsor | Republican | Senate | First Essex and Middlesex |
| Steve Ultrino | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 33rd Middlesex |
| Erika Uyterhoeven | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 27th Middlesex |
| Dave Vieira | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 3rd Barnstable |
| Susannah Whipps | Co-sponsor | Independent | House | 2nd Franklin |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- Committee recommended bill ought to pass and referred to the committee on House Ways and Means
- Reported favorably by committee and referred to the committee on Health Care Financing
- Hearing scheduled for 09/09/2025 from 1:00 PM-5:00 PM in B-2
- Senate concurred
- Referred to the committee on Children, Families and Persons with Disabilities