Massachusetts · 194th Legislature (2025-2026) · Bill
H 5286: An Act relative to specific medical diagnoses regarding the Department of Children and Families
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
H 5286 is a bill introduced in the Massachusetts House on March 12, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: An Act relative to specific medical diagnoses regarding the Department of Children and Families. Primary sponsor: Brian Murray (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (August 6, 2026): Accompanied a new draft, see H5628.
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
By Representative Murray of Milford, a petition (subject to Joint Rule 12) of Brian W. Murray relative to specific medical diagnoses of certain children involved with the Department of Children and Families. Children, Families and Persons with Disabilities.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 1
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brian Murray | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 10th Worcester |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- Accompanied a new draft, see H5628
- Hearing rescheduled to 07/01/2026 from 10:00 AM-12:50 PM in B-2 Hearing updated to New End Time
- Hearing scheduled for 07/01/2026 from 10:00 AM-01:00 PM in B-2
- Senate concurred
- Reported, referred to the committee on Joint Rules, reported, rules suspended and referred to the committee on Children, Families and Persons with Disabilities
- Referred to the committee on House Rules