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Massachusetts · 194th Legislature (2025-2026) · Bill

H 4298: An Act relative to toxic-free medical devices

In committee Official data

  1. Introduced
  2. In committee
  3. Passed one chamber
  4. Passed both chambers
  5. Enacted

Last official action: ·Record last updated:

Plain-language summary

H 4298 is a bill introduced in the Massachusetts House on May 5, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: An Act relative to toxic-free medical devices. Primary sponsor: Jim O'Day (Democratic). It lists 1 additional sponsor. Most recent recorded action (April 28, 2026): Referred to the committee on House Ways and Means with the amendment pending.

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Official summary

Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.

By Representative O'Day of West Boylston, a petition (subject to Joint Rule 12) of James J. O'Day relative to the manufacture and sale of toxic-free medical devices. Public Health.

Sponsors

Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 2

NameRolePartyChamberDistrict
Jim O'DayPrimary sponsorDemocraticHouse14th Worcester
Joan LovelyCo-sponsorDemocraticSenateSecond Essex

“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.

Recent official actions

  1. Referred to the committee on House Ways and Means with the amendment pending
  2. Committee recommended ought to pass with an amendment, substituting therefor a bill, see H5382
  3. Reporting date extended to Monday, June 15, 2026
  4. Reporting date extended to Wednesday, March 18, 2026
  5. Reported favorably by committee and referred to the committee on Health Care Financing
  6. Hearing rescheduled to 09/10/2025 from 10:00 AM-01:35 PM in B-2 and Virtual Hearing updated to New End Time
  7. Hearing scheduled for 09/10/2025 from 10:00 AM-1:00 PM in B-2
  8. Senate concurred
  9. Reported, referred to the committee on Joint Rules, reported, rules suspended and referred to the committee on Public Health
  10. Referred to the committee on House Rules

Sources

  1. Open States / Plural (data from the official legislature website)
  2. Official legislature source