Massachusetts · 194th Legislature (2025-2026) · Bill
H 272: An Act to protect maternal health
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
H 272 is a bill introduced in the Massachusetts House on February 27, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: An Act to protect maternal health. Primary sponsor: Sam Montaño (Democratic). It lists 2 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (February 5, 2026): Bill reported favorably by committee 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 Montaño of Boston, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 272) of Samantha Montaño, Carmine Lawrence Gentile and Natalie M. Higgins relative to financial assistance for maternal health. Children, Families and Persons with Disabilities.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 3
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sam Montaño | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 15th Suffolk |
| Carmine Gentile | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 13th Middlesex |
| Natalie Higgins | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 4th 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
- Bill reported favorably by committee and referred to the committee on House Ways and Means
- Hearing scheduled for 10/21/2025 from 01:00 PM-05:00 PM in B-1
- Senate concurred
- Referred to the committee on Children, Families and Persons with Disabilities