Massachusetts · 194th Legislature (2025-2026) · Bill
H 476: An Act relative to medical debt exclusion from creditor reports
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
Plain-language summary
H 476 is a bill introduced in the Massachusetts House on February 27, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: An Act relative to medical debt exclusion from creditor reports. Primary sponsor: Bud Williams (Democratic). It lists 1 additional sponsor. Most recent recorded action (December 8, 2025): Accompanied a new draft, see H4809.
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
By Representative Williams of Springfield, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 476) of Bud L. Williams and Carlos González relative to medical debt exclusion from creditor reports. Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 2
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bud Williams | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 11th Hampden |
| Carlos González | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 10th Hampden |
“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 H4809
- Hearing scheduled for 09/08/2025 from 10:00 AM-1:00 PM in A-2
- Senate concurred
- Referred to the committee on Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure