Massachusetts · 194th Legislature (2025-2026) · Bill
H 2448: An Act promoting patient safety and equitable access to care
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
H 2448 is a bill introduced in the Massachusetts House on February 27, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: An Act promoting patient safety and equitable access to care. Primary sponsor: Natalie Higgins (Democratic). It lists 17 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 Higgins of Leominster, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2448) of Natalie M. Higgins and others relative to registered nurse patient assignment. Public Health.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 16 · Independent 1
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Natalie Higgins | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 4th Worcester |
| Shirley Arriaga | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 8th Hampden |
| Mike Brady | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | Second Plymouth and Norfolk |
| Manny Cruz | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 7th Essex |
| Jamie Eldridge | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | Middlesex and Worcester |
| Rodney M. Elliott | Co-sponsor | Not applicable (committee) | — | — |
| Paul Feeney | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | Bristol and Norfolk |
| Chris Flanagan | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 1st Barnstable |
| Colleen Garry | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 36th Middlesex |
| Tara Hong | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 18th Middlesex |
| Vanna Howard | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | First Middlesex |
| Tram Nguyen | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 18th Essex |
| Adrianne Ramos | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 14th Essex |
| Lindsay Sabadosa | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 1st Hampshire |
| Margaret Scarsdale | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 1st Middlesex |
| Priscila Sousa | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 6th Middlesex |
| Tom Stanley | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 9th Middlesex |
| 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
- Accompanied a study order, see H5234
- 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