Massachusetts · 194th Legislature (2025-2026) · Bill
H 5025: An Act relative to allowing spouses to serve as paid caregivers
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
Plain-language summary
H 5025 is a bill introduced in the Massachusetts House on February 2, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: An Act relative to allowing spouses to serve as paid caregivers. Primary sponsor: Joint Committee on Children, Families and Persons with Disabilities. It lists 2 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (July 9, 2026): Reporting date extended to Thursday, December 31, 2026.
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Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 2
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joint Committee on Children, Families and Persons with Disabilities | Primary sponsor | Not applicable (committee) | — | — |
| Tackey Chan | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 2nd Norfolk |
| Adam Scanlon | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 14th Bristol |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- Reporting date extended to Thursday, December 31, 2026
- Reported favorably by committee and referred to the committee on Health Care Financing
- New draft of H4258
- Reported from the committee on Children, Families and Persons with Disabilities