Massachusetts · 194th Legislature (2025-2026) · Proposed Bill
HD 1026: An Act ensuring equal access to medical treatments essential for people with a developmental disability, intellectual disability, or autism
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Plain-language summary
HD 1026 is a proposed bill introduced in the Massachusetts House. According to its official title, it concerns: An Act ensuring equal access to medical treatments essential for people with a developmental disability, intellectual disability, or autism. Primary sponsor: Christine Barber (Democratic). It lists 24 additional sponsors.
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Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 23 · Independent 1 · Republican 1
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Christine Barber | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 34th Middlesex |
| Jim Arciero | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 2nd Middlesex |
| Jenny Armini | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 8th Essex |
| Manny Cruz | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 7th Essex |
| Jamie Eldridge | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | Middlesex and Worcester |
| Bill Galvin | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 6th Norfolk |
| Sean Garballey | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 23rd Middlesex |
| Colleen Garry | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 36th Middlesex |
| Carmine Gentile | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 13th Middlesex |
| Jim Hawkins | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 2nd Bristol |
| Chris Hendricks | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 11th Bristol |
| Natalie Higgins | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 4th Worcester |
| Kevin Honan | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 17th Suffolk |
| Vanna Howard | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | First Middlesex |
| Patrick Kearney | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 4th Plymouth |
| Mary Keefe | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 15th Worcester |
| David LeBoeuf | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 17th Worcester |
| David Linsky | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 5th Middlesex |
| John Marsi | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 6th Worcester |
| Adrianne Ramos | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 14th Essex |
| Tom Stanley | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 9th Middlesex |
| Steve Ultrino | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 33rd Middlesex |
| Erika Uyterhoeven | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 27th Middlesex |
| Susannah Whipps | Co-sponsor | Independent | House | 2nd Franklin |
| Bud Williams | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 11th Hampden |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.