Massachusetts · 194th Legislature (2025-2026) · Bill
H 4961: An Act to increase access to healthcare for ostomy patients
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
Plain-language summary
H 4961 is a bill introduced in the Massachusetts House on January 28, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: An Act to increase access to healthcare for ostomy patients. Primary sponsor: Joint Committee on Financial Services. It lists 12 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (July 27, 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 10 · Republican 2
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joint Committee on Financial Services | Primary sponsor | Not applicable (committee) | — | — |
| Michelle Badger | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 1st Plymouth |
| Rob Consalvo | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 14th Suffolk |
| David DeCoste | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 5th Plymouth |
| Carmine Gentile | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 13th Middlesex |
| John Keenan | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | Norfolk and Plymouth |
| Kathy LaNatra | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 12th Plymouth |
| John Marsi | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 6th Worcester |
| Ted Philips | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 8th Norfolk |
| Estela Reyes | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 4th Essex |
| Margaret Scarsdale | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 1st Middlesex |
| Josh Tarsky | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 13th 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
- Committee recommended bill ought to pass and referred to the committee on House Ways and Means
- Reporting date extended to Thursday, December 31, 2026
- Reported favorably by committee and referred to the committee on Health Care Financing
- New draft of H4162
- Reported from the committee on Financial Services