Massachusetts · 194th Legislature (2025-2026) · Bill
H 5477: An Act expanding the treatment of cleft palate and cleft lip
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
Plain-language summary
H 5477 is a bill introduced in the Massachusetts House on March 24, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: An Act expanding the treatment of cleft palate and cleft lip. Primary sponsor: Steve Ultrino (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (July 16, 2026): Accompanied a study order, see H5580.
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
By Representative Ultrino of Malden, a petition (subject to Joint Rule 12) of Steven Ultrino relative to the treatment of cleft palate and cleft lip. Financial Services.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 1
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Steve Ultrino | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 33rd 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
- Accompanied a study order, see H5580
- Hearing rescheduled to 06/22/2026 from 10:30 AM-01:01 PM in A-1 Hearing updated to New End Time
- Hearing scheduled for 06/22/2026 from 10:30 AM-01:30 PM in A-1
- Senate concurred
- Reported, referred to the committee on Joint Rules, reported, rules suspended and referred to the committee on Financial Services
- Referred to the committee on House Rules