Massachusetts · 194th Legislature (2025-2026) · Bill
H 5275: An Act reducing emergency department boarding
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
Plain-language summary
H 5275 is a bill introduced in the Massachusetts House on March 25, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: An Act reducing emergency department boarding. Primary sponsor: Joint Committee on Mental Health, Substance Use and Recovery. It lists 3 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (March 25, 2026): Bill reported favorably by committee and referred to the committee on House Ways and Means.
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Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 3
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joint Committee on Mental Health, Substance Use and Recovery | Primary sponsor | Not applicable (committee) | — | — |
| Marjorie Decker | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 25th Middlesex |
| Natalie Higgins | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 4th Worcester |
| Estela Reyes | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 4th Essex |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- Bill reported favorably by committee and referred to the committee on House Ways and Means
- New draft of H2198
- Reported from the committee on Mental Health, Substance Use and Recovery