Massachusetts · 194th Legislature (2025-2026) · Bill
H 4617: An Act to remove barriers to patient care
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
Plain-language summary
H 4617 is a bill introduced in the Massachusetts House on October 20, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: An Act to remove barriers to patient care. Primary sponsor: Joint Committee on Financial Services. It lists 1 additional sponsor. Most recent recorded action (July 29, 2026): Committee recommended bill ought to pass and referred to the committee on House Ways and Means.
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Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 1
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joint Committee on Financial Services | Primary sponsor | Not applicable (committee) | — | — |
| Dan Donahue | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 16th Worcester |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- Committee recommended bill ought to pass and referred to the committee on House Ways and Means
- Reporting date extended to Friday, July 31, 2026
- Reporting date extended to Monday, June 15, 2026
- Reporting date extended to Wednesday, March 18, 2026
- Reported favorably by committee and referred to the committee on Health Care Financing
- New draft of H1140
- Reported from the committee on Financial Services