Massachusetts · 194th Legislature (2025-2026) · Bill
H 2492: An Act require a suitable ride home from the hospital for all cognitively impaired discharges
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
H 2492 is a bill introduced in the Massachusetts House on February 27, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: An Act require a suitable ride home from the hospital for all cognitively impaired discharges. Primary sponsor: John Marsi (Republican). It lists 3 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (March 16, 2026): Accompanied a study order, see H5235.
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
By Representative Marsi of Dudley, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2492) of John J. Marsi and Joseph D. McKenna relative to transportation from medical centers for cognitively impaired discharges. Public Health.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 2 · Republican 2
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| John Marsi | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 6th Worcester |
| Colleen Garry | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 36th Middlesex |
| Patrick Kearney | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 4th Plymouth |
| Joe McKenna | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 18th Worcester |
“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 H5235
- 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