Massachusetts · 194th Legislature (2025-2026) · Bill
H 5509: An Act establishing a task force relative to medication administration in rest homes
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
H 5509 is a bill introduced in the Massachusetts House on June 17, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: An Act establishing a task force relative to medication administration in rest homes. Primary sponsor: Joint Committee on Aging and Independence. It lists 7 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (June 17, 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 6 · Republican 1
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joint Committee on Aging and Independence | Primary sponsor | Not applicable (committee) | — | — |
| James Arena-DeRosa | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 8th Middlesex |
| Dan Donahue | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 16th Worcester |
| Natalie Higgins | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 4th Worcester |
| John Marsi | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 6th Worcester |
| Brian Murray | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 10th Worcester |
| Lindsay Sabadosa | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 1st Hampshire |
| Tom Stanley | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 9th 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
- Bill reported favorably by committee and referred to the committee on House Ways and Means
- New draft of H5243
- Reported from the committee on Aging and Independence