Massachusetts · 194th Legislature (2025-2026) · Bill
H 2559: An Act to protect a patient’s right to a support person at health care facilities
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
Plain-language summary
H 2559 is a bill introduced in the Massachusetts House on February 27, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: An Act to protect a patient’s right to a support person at health care facilities. Primary sponsor: Marcus Vaughn (Republican). It lists 1 additional sponsor. 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 Vaughn of Wrentham, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2559) of Marcus S. Vaughn and Sue Chester relative to patients' rights to a support person at health care facilities. Public Health.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Republican 1
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Marcus Vaughn | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 9th Norfolk |
| Sue Chester | Co-sponsor | Not applicable (committee) | — | — |
“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
- 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