Massachusetts · 194th Legislature (2025-2026) · Proposed Bill
HD 2686: An Act relative to the disability or death caused by post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD)
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Plain-language summary
HD 2686 is a proposed bill introduced in the Massachusetts House. According to its official title, it concerns: An Act relative to the disability or death caused by post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). Primary sponsor: Joe McGonagle (Democratic). It lists 27 additional sponsors.
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Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 19 · Republican 8
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joe McGonagle | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 28th Middlesex |
| Jim Arciero | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 2nd Middlesex |
| James Arena-DeRosa | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 8th Middlesex |
| Mike Brady | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | Second Plymouth and Norfolk |
| Tony Cabral | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 13th Bristol |
| Dan Cahill | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 10th Essex |
| David DeCoste | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 5th Plymouth |
| Rodney M. Elliott | Co-sponsor | Not applicable (committee) | — | — |
| Chris Flanagan | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 1st Barnstable |
| Paul Frost | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 7th Worcester |
| Dennis Gallagher | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 8th Plymouth |
| Jim Hawkins | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 2nd Bristol |
| Natalie Higgins | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 4th Worcester |
| Patrick Kearney | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 4th Plymouth |
| John Marsi | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 6th Worcester |
| Paul McMurtry | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 11th Norfolk |
| Sam Montaño | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 15th Suffolk |
| Jake Oliveira | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | Hampden, Hampshire and Worcester |
| Angelo Puppolo | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 12th Hampden |
| Dan Sena | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 37th Middlesex |
| Mike Soter | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 8th Worcester |
| Alyson Sullivan-Almeida | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 7th Plymouth |
| Mark Sylvia | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 10th Bristol |
| Bruce Tarr | Co-sponsor | Republican | Senate | First Essex and Middlesex |
| Steve Ultrino | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 33rd Middlesex |
| Erika Uyterhoeven | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 27th Middlesex |
| Marcus Vaughn | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 9th Norfolk |
| Steve Xiarhos | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 5th Barnstable |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.