Massachusetts · 194th Legislature (2025-2026) · Bill
H 5042: An Act protecting patients from surprise bills related to emergency ambulance service
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
Plain-language summary
H 5042 is a bill introduced in the Massachusetts House on February 5, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: An Act protecting patients from surprise bills related to emergency ambulance service. Primary sponsor: Joint Committee on Financial Services. It lists 9 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (April 15, 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 2
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joint Committee on Financial Services | Primary sponsor | Not applicable (committee) | — | — |
| Jenny Armini | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 8th Essex |
| Mike Brady | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | Second Plymouth and Norfolk |
| Kate Donaghue | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 19th Worcester |
| Jim Hawkins | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 2nd Bristol |
| Steven Howitt | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 4th Bristol |
| Sally Kerans | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 13th Essex |
| John Marsi | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 6th Worcester |
| Paul McMurtry | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 11th Norfolk |
| Margaret Scarsdale | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 1st Middlesex |
“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
- Reported favorably by committee and referred to the committee on Health Care Financing
- New draft of H1261
- Reported from the committee on Financial Services