Massachusetts · 194th Legislature (2025-2026) · Bill
H 253: An Act establishing guardians as providers of medical care to support the rights of incapacitated persons
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
Plain-language summary
H 253 is a bill introduced in the Massachusetts House on February 27, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: An Act establishing guardians as providers of medical care to support the rights of incapacitated persons. Primary sponsor: Sally Kerans (Democratic). It lists 7 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (June 17, 2026): Reporting date extended to Friday, July 31, 2026.
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
By Representative Kerans of Danvers, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 253) of Sally P. Kerans and others relative to establishing guardians as providers of medical care to support the rights of incapacitated persons. Children, Families and Persons with Disabilities.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 7 · Republican 1
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sally Kerans | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 13th Essex |
| James Arena-DeRosa | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 8th Middlesex |
| Michelle Badger | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 1st Plymouth |
| Carlos González | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 10th Hampden |
| Vanna Howard | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | First Middlesex |
| Kathy LaNatra | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 12th Plymouth |
| Joan Lovely | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | Second Essex |
| John Marsi | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 6th 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
- Reporting date extended to Friday, July 31, 2026
- Reporting date extended to Monday, June 15, 2026
- Reporting date extended to Wednesday, March 18, 2026
- Reported favorably by committee and referred to the committee on Health Care Financing
- Hearing scheduled for 06/10/2025 from 01:00 PM-05:00 PM in A-1
- Senate concurred
- Referred to the committee on Children, Families and Persons with Disabilities