Massachusetts · 194th Legislature (2025-2026) · Proposed Bill
HD 3983: An Act to improve care and prepare for the new era of Alzheimer’s and dementia
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
Plain-language summary
HD 3983 is a proposed bill introduced in the Massachusetts House on February 27, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: An Act to improve care and prepare for the new era of Alzheimer’s and dementia. Primary sponsor: Danielle Gregoire (Democratic). It lists 39 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 Gregoire of Marlborough, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 769) of Danielle W. Gregoire and others for legislation to improve care for Alzheimer’s and dementia. Elder Affairs.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 36 · Republican 4
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Danielle Gregoire | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 4th Middlesex |
| Jim Arciero | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 2nd Middlesex |
| James Arena-DeRosa | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 8th Middlesex |
| Jenny Armini | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 8th Essex |
| John Barrett | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 1st Berkshire |
| Tony Cabral | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 13th Bristol |
| Mike Connolly | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 26th Middlesex |
| Mindy Domb | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 3rd Hampshire |
| Kim Ferguson | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 1st Worcester |
| Carole Fiola | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 6th Bristol |
| Paul Frost | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 7th Worcester |
| Dennis Gallagher | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 8th Plymouth |
| Bill Galvin | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 6th Norfolk |
| Sean Garballey | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 23rd Middlesex |
| Jessica Giannino | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 16th Suffolk |
| Carlos González | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 10th Hampden |
| Rich Haggerty | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 30th Middlesex |
| Natalie Higgins | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 4th Worcester |
| Kevin Honan | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 17th Suffolk |
| Kathy LaNatra | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 12th Plymouth |
| David Linsky | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 5th Middlesex |
| Adrian Madaro | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 1st Suffolk |
| Christopher Markey | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 9th Bristol |
| Paul McMurtry | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 11th Norfolk |
| Sam Montaño | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 15th Suffolk |
| Brian Murray | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 10th Worcester |
| Tram Nguyen | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 18th Essex |
| Patrick O'Connor | Co-sponsor | Republican | Senate | First Plymouth and Norfolk |
| Jake Oliveira | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | Hampden, Hampshire and Worcester |
| Steve Owens | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 29th Middlesex |
| Ted Philips | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 8th Norfolk |
| Angelo Puppolo | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 12th Hampden |
| Adrianne Ramos | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 14th Essex |
| Sean Reid | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 11th Essex |
| Lindsay Sabadosa | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 1st Hampshire |
| Tom Stanley | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 9th Middlesex |
| Bruce Tarr | Co-sponsor | Republican | Senate | First Essex and Middlesex |
| Josh Tarsky | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 13th Norfolk |
| Erika Uyterhoeven | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 27th Middlesex |
| Richard Wells | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 7th Norfolk |
“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 Elder Affairs