Massachusetts · 194th Legislature (2025-2026) · Bill
H 4953: An Act promoting consumer choice in health 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 4953 is a bill introduced in the Massachusetts House on January 28, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: An Act promoting consumer choice in health care. Primary sponsor: Joint Committee on Financial Services. It lists 3 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (August 10, 2026): Referred to the committee on House Ways and Means with the amendment pending.
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Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 2 · Republican 1
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joint Committee on Financial Services | Primary sponsor | Not applicable (committee) | — | — |
| Sean Reid | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 11th Essex |
| Marcus Vaughn | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 9th Norfolk |
| Richard Wells | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 7th 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
- Referred to the committee on House Ways and Means with the amendment pending
- Committee recommended ought to pass with an amendment, substituting therefor a bill with the same title, see H5645
- Reporting date extended to Thursday, December 31, 2026
- Reported favorably by committee and referred to the committee on Health Care Financing
- New draft of H1295
- Reported from the committee on Financial Services