Massachusetts · 194th Legislature (2025-2026) · Bill
H 2961: An Act relative to disability or death caused by contagious disease; presumption
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
H 2961 is a bill introduced in the Massachusetts House on February 27, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: An Act relative to disability or death caused by contagious disease; presumption. It lists 3 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (September 8, 2025): 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 Representatives Schwartz of Newton and Wells of Milton, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2961) of Greg Schwartz, Richard G. Wells, Jr., and Patrick Joseph Kearney relative to the presumption for disability or death cause by contagious diseases. Public Service.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 3
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Patrick Kearney | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 4th Plymouth |
| Greg Schwartz | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 12th Middlesex |
| Richard Wells | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 7th Norfolk |
“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 05/28/2025 from 01:00 PM-04:00 PM in A-2
- Senate concurred
- Referred to the committee on Public Service