Massachusetts · 194th Legislature (2025-2026) · Bill
H 4120: An Act to declare emergency medical services an essential service
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
Plain-language summary
H 4120 is a bill introduced in the Massachusetts House on May 12, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: An Act to declare emergency medical services an essential service. Primary sponsor: Leigh Davis (Democratic). It lists 9 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (March 16, 2026): Accompanied a study order, see H5234.
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
By Representative Davis of Great Barrington, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 4120) of Leigh Davis relative to emergency medical services. Public Health.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 7 · Republican 3
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Leigh Davis | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 3rd Berkshire |
| Brian Ashe | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 2nd Hampden |
| John Barrett | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 1st Berkshire |
| Jamie Eldridge | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | Middlesex and Worcester |
| John Gaskey | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 2nd Plymouth |
| Vanna Howard | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | First Middlesex |
| Steven Howitt | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 4th Bristol |
| Patrick Kearney | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 4th Plymouth |
| Lindsay Sabadosa | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 1st Hampshire |
| 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
- Accompanied a study order, see H5234
- Reporting date extended to Tuesday, October 21, 2025
- Hearing scheduled for 06/25/2025 from 10:00 AM-01:00 PM in A-1
- Senate concurred
- Referred to the committee on Public Health