Massachusetts · 194th Legislature (2025-2026) · Bill
H 3159: An Act supporting family caregivers
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
Plain-language summary
H 3159 is a bill introduced in the Massachusetts House on February 27, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: An Act supporting family caregivers. It lists 40 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (April 9, 2026): Discharged to the committee on House Rules.
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
By Representatives Kushmerek of Fitchburg and Rogers of Cambridge, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3159) of Michael P. Kushmerek, David M. Rogers and others for legislation to support family caregivers through tax credits and the establishment an advisory council (including members of the General Court) relative to family care giving. Revenue.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 35 · Independent 1 · Republican 3
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| James Arena-DeRosa | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 8th Middlesex |
| Jenny Armini | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 8th Essex |
| Michelle Badger | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 1st Plymouth |
| David Biele | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 4th Suffolk |
| Natalie M. Blais | Co-sponsor | Not applicable (committee) | — | — |
| Mike Brady | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | Second Plymouth and Norfolk |
| Jo Comerford | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | Hampshire, Franklin and Worcester |
| Mindy Domb | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 3rd Hampshire |
| Jamie Eldridge | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | Middlesex and Worcester |
| Lisa Field | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 3rd Bristol |
| Brandy Fluker-Reid | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 12th Suffolk |
| Bill Galvin | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 6th Norfolk |
| Colleen Garry | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 36th Middlesex |
| Carmine Gentile | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 13th Middlesex |
| Ken Gordon | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 21st Middlesex |
| Natalie Higgins | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 4th Worcester |
| Tara Hong | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 18th Middlesex |
| Kristin Kassner | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 2nd Essex |
| Patrick Kearney | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 4th Plymouth |
| Mike Kushmerek | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 3rd Worcester |
| Jason Lewis | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | Fifth Middlesex |
| Joan Lovely | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | Second Essex |
| John Marsi | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 6th Worcester |
| Paul McMurtry | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 11th Norfolk |
| Thomas Moakley | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | Barnstable, Dukes and Nantucket |
| Sam Montaño | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 15th Suffolk |
| Brian Murray | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 10th Worcester |
| Jake Oliveira | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | Hampden, Hampshire and Worcester |
| Steve Owens | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 29th Middlesex |
| Sean Reid | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 11th Essex |
| Dave Rogers | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 24th Middlesex |
| Lindsay Sabadosa | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 1st Hampshire |
| Adam Scanlon | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 14th Bristol |
| Margaret Scarsdale | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 1st Middlesex |
| Tom Stanley | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 9th Middlesex |
| Bruce Tarr | Co-sponsor | Republican | Senate | First Essex and Middlesex |
| Erika Uyterhoeven | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 27th Middlesex |
| Richard Wells | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 7th Norfolk |
| Susannah Whipps | Co-sponsor | Independent | House | 2nd Franklin |
| Steve Xiarhos | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 5th Barnstable |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- Discharged to the committee on House Rules
- Bill reported favorably by committee and referred to the committee on Rules of the two branches, acting concurrently
- Reporting date extended to Wednesday, March 18, 2026
- Reporting date extended to Friday, February 20, 2026
- Hearing rescheduled to 09/16/2025 from 10:30 AM-12:30 PM in A-1 and Virtual Hearing updated to New End Time
- Hearing scheduled for 09/16/2025 from 10:30 AM-01:00 PM in A-1
- Senate concurred
- Referred to the committee on Revenue