Massachusetts · 194th Legislature (2025-2026) · Bill
H 786: An Act protecting vulnerable elders from abuse
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
Plain-language summary
H 786 is a bill introduced in the Massachusetts House on February 27, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: An Act protecting vulnerable elders from abuse. Primary sponsor: Tram Nguyen (Democratic). It lists 2 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (November 20, 2025): Bill reported favorably by committee and referred to the committee on House Ways and Means.
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
By Representative Nguyen of Andover, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 786) of Tram T. Nguyen and Kristin E. Kassner relative to protecting vulnerable elders from abuse. Elder Affairs.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 3
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tram Nguyen | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 18th Essex |
| Kristin Kassner | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 2nd Essex |
| Dan Sena | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 37th 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
- Reporting date extended to Wednesday, December 3, 2025
- Referred, pursuant to an order adopted by the two branches, to the committee on Aging and Independence
- Hearing scheduled for 06/24/2025 from 10:00 AM-01:00 PM in B-1
- Senate concurred
- Referred to the committee on Elder Affairs