Massachusetts · 194th Legislature (2025-2026) · Bill
H 5040: An Act relative to PANDAS/PANS screening in medical/clinical settings
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
Plain-language summary
H 5040 is a bill introduced in the Massachusetts House on February 5, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: An Act relative to PANDAS/PANS screening in medical/clinical settings. Primary sponsor: Joint Committee on Financial Services. It lists 8 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (July 22, 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 7 · Republican 1
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joint Committee on Financial Services | Primary sponsor | Not applicable (committee) | — | — |
| Jamie Eldridge | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | Middlesex and Worcester |
| Kathy LaNatra | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 12th Plymouth |
| Kate Lipper-Garabedian | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 32nd Middlesex |
| Paul McMurtry | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 11th Norfolk |
| Sam Montaño | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 15th Suffolk |
| Steve Owens | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 29th Middlesex |
| Erika Uyterhoeven | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 27th Middlesex |
| Marcus Vaughn | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 9th 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 H1249
- Reported from the committee on Financial Services