Massachusetts · 194th Legislature (2025-2026) · Bill
H 2469: An Act relative to the closing of hospital essential services
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
Plain-language summary
H 2469 is a bill introduced in the Massachusetts House on February 27, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: An Act relative to the closing of hospital essential services. It lists 18 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 Representatives Kushmerek of Fitchburg and Barber of Somerville, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2469) of Michael P. Kushmerek, Christine P. Barber and others relative to the discontinuance of health service. Public Health.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 16 · Independent 1
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Christine Barber | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 34th Middlesex |
| Mike Brady | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | Second Plymouth and Norfolk |
| Manny Cruz | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 7th Essex |
| 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 |
| Mike Kushmerek | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 3rd Worcester |
| Jason Lewis | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | Fifth Middlesex |
| David Linsky | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 5th Middlesex |
| Tram Nguyen | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 18th Essex |
| Adrianne Ramos | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 14th Essex |
| Sean Reid | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 11th Essex |
| Margaret Scarsdale | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 1st 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
- 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