Massachusetts · 194th Legislature (2025-2026) · Bill
H 2478: An Act protecting the interests of patients in the event of the sale, relocation or closure of certain physician practices
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
Plain-language summary
H 2478 is a bill introduced in the Massachusetts House on February 27, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: An Act protecting the interests of patients in the event of the sale, relocation or closure of certain physician practices. Primary sponsor: John Lawn (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (December 4, 2025): 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 Representative Lawn of Watertown, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2478) of John J. Lawn, Jr. relative to the sale, relocation or closure of certain physician practices. Public Health.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 1
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| John Lawn | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 10th 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
- 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
- Reporting date extended to Tuesday, October 21, 2025
- Hearing scheduled for 06/25/2025 from 10:00 AM-01:00 PM in A-1
- Senate concurred
- Referred to the committee on Public Health