Massachusetts · 194th Legislature (2025-2026) · Bill
H 85: An Act relative to determination of need of new technology
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
Plain-language summary
H 85 is a bill introduced in the Massachusetts House on February 27, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: An Act relative to determination of need of new technology. Primary sponsor: Meg Kilcoyne (Democratic). It lists 1 additional sponsor. Most recent recorded action (June 17, 2026): Reporting date extended to Friday, July 31, 2026.
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
By Representative Kilcoyne of Clinton, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 85) of Meghan K. Kilcoyne relative to determination of need of new technology. Advanced Information Technology, the Internet and Cybersecurity.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 2
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Meg Kilcoyne | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 12th Worcester |
| Carmine Gentile | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 13th 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
- Reporting date extended to Friday, July 31, 2026
- Reporting date extended to Monday, June 15, 2026
- Reporting date extended to Wednesday, March 18, 2026
- Senate concurred
- Discharged to the committee on Health Care Financing
- Hearing scheduled for 07/10/2025 from 01:00 PM-05:00 PM in A-2
- Senate concurred
- Referred to the committee on Advanced Information Technology, the Internet and Cybersecurity