Massachusetts · 194th Legislature (2025-2026) · Bill
H 4258: An Act relative to allowing spouses to serve as paid 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 4258 is a bill introduced in the Massachusetts House on March 27, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: An Act relative to allowing spouses to serve as paid caregivers. Primary sponsor: Adam Scanlon (Democratic). It lists 1 additional sponsor. Most recent recorded action (February 2, 2026): Accompanied a new draft, see H5025.
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
By Representative Scanlon of North Attleborough, a petition (subject to Joint Rule 12) of Adam J. Scanlon for legislation to authorize spouses to serve as caregivers in the MassHealth program for home-based care and services. Children, Families and Persons with Disabilities.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 2
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Adam Scanlon | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 14th Bristol |
| Tackey Chan | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 2nd 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
- Accompanied a new draft, see H5025
- Hearing scheduled for 10/21/2025 from 01:00 PM-05:00 PM in B-1
- Senate concurred
- Reported, referred to the committee on Joint Rules, reported, rules suspended and referred to the committee on Children, Families and Persons with Disabilities
- Referred to the committee on House Rules