Massachusetts · 194th Legislature (2025-2026) · Bill
H 4062: An Act relative to essential services
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
Plain-language summary
H 4062 is a bill introduced in the Massachusetts House on May 1, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: An Act relative to essential services. Primary sponsor: John Lawn (Democratic). It lists 1 additional sponsor. Most recent recorded action (July 9, 2026): Reporting date extended to Friday, July 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 Lawn of Watertown, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 4062) of John J. Lawn, Jr., relative to the closing of hospitals or the discontinuance of essential health services. Health Care Financing.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 2
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| John Lawn | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 10th Middlesex |
| David Linsky | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 5th Middlesex |
“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 Friday, July 31, 2026
- Hearing scheduled for 06/02/2025 from 11:00 AM-03:00 PM in Gardner Auditorium
- Senate concurred
- Referred to the committee on Health Care Financing