Massachusetts · 194th Legislature (2025-2026) · Proposed Bill
HD 2973: An Act to increase the safety of individuals with disabilities relying on life-support equipment
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
HD 2973 is a proposed bill introduced in the Massachusetts House on February 27, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: An Act to increase the safety of individuals with disabilities relying on life-support equipment. Primary sponsor: Dave Rogers (Democratic). It lists 20 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (February 27, 2025): Senate concurred.
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
By Representative Rogers of Cambridge, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 282) of David M. Rogers and others relative to the safety of individuals with disabilities relying on life-support equipment. Children, Families and Persons with Disabilities.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 17 · Independent 1 · Republican 3
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dave Rogers | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 24th Middlesex |
| Jim Arciero | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 2nd Middlesex |
| 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 |
| Jim Hawkins | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 2nd Bristol |
| Chris Hendricks | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 11th Bristol |
| Natalie Higgins | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 4th Worcester |
| Vanna Howard | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | First Middlesex |
| Hannah Kane | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 11th Worcester |
| David Linsky | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 5th Middlesex |
| John Marsi | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 6th Worcester |
| Paul McMurtry | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 11th Norfolk |
| Steven Ouellette | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 8th Bristol |
| Tom Stanley | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 9th Middlesex |
| 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 |
| Susannah Whipps | Co-sponsor | Independent | House | 2nd Franklin |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- Senate concurred
- Referred to the committee on Children, Families and Persons with Disabilities