Massachusetts · 194th Legislature (2025-2026) · Bill
H 4838: An Act expanding access to perimenopause and menopause 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 4838 is a bill introduced in the Massachusetts House on November 17, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: An Act expanding access to perimenopause and menopause care. Primary sponsor: Marjorie Decker (Democratic). It lists 1 additional sponsor. Most recent recorded action (March 26, 2026): Accompanied a new draft, see H5303.
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
By Representative Decker of Cambridge, a petition (subject to Joint Rule 12) of Marjorie C. Decker relative to a special commission (including members of the General Court) on perimenopause and menopause care. Public Health.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 2
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Marjorie Decker | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 25th Middlesex |
| Hadley Luddy | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 4th 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 new draft, see H5303
- Hearing rescheduled to 01/27/2026 from 11:00 AM-01:00 PM in A-1 and Virtual Hearing updated to New Start Time
- Hearing scheduled for 01/27/2026 from 09:00 AM-01:00 PM in A-1
- Senate concurred
- Reported, referred to the committee on Joint Rules, reported, rules suspended and referred to the committee on Public Health
- Referred to the committee on House Rules