Massachusetts · 194th Legislature (2025-2026) · Bill
H 5303: An Act expanding access to perimenopause and menopause care
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
Plain-language summary
H 5303 is a bill introduced in the Massachusetts House on March 26, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: An Act expanding access to perimenopause and menopause care. Primary sponsor: Joint Committee on Public Health. It lists 10 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (July 23, 2026): Committee recommended ought to pass and referred to the committee on House Ways and Means.
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Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 9 · Republican 1
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joint Committee on Public Health | Primary sponsor | Not applicable (committee) | — | — |
| Mike Brady | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | Second Plymouth and Norfolk |
| Mike Connolly | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 26th Middlesex |
| Marjorie Decker | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 25th Middlesex |
| Natalie Higgins | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 4th Worcester |
| Vanna Howard | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | First Middlesex |
| Patrick Kearney | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 4th Plymouth |
| Hadley Luddy | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 4th Barnstable |
| Joan Meschino | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 3rd Plymouth |
| Margaret Scarsdale | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 1st Middlesex |
| Bruce Tarr | Co-sponsor | Republican | Senate | First Essex and 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 ought to pass and referred to the committee on House Ways and Means
- Committee recommended bill ought to pass and referred to the committee on Rules of the two branches, acting concurrently
- Reporting date extended to Thursday, December 31, 2026
- Reported favorably by committee and referred to the committee on Health Care Financing
- New draft of H2499 and H4838
- Reported from the committee on Public Health