Massachusetts · 194th Legislature (2025-2026) · Bill
H 2553: An Act ensuring access to medical records
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
Plain-language summary
H 2553 is a bill introduced in the Massachusetts House on February 27, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: An Act ensuring access to medical records. Primary sponsor: Andy Vargas (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (May 28, 2026): Reporting date extended to Thursday, December 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 Vargas of Haverhill, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2553) of Andres X. Vargas relative to fees to access to medical records. Public Health.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 1
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Andy Vargas | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 3rd Essex |
“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 Thursday, December 31, 2026
- Reported favorably by committee and referred to the committee on Health Care Financing
- Hearing scheduled for 07/10/2025 from 09:00 AM-01:00 PM in A-1
- Senate concurred
- Referred to the committee on Public Health