Massachusetts · 194th Legislature (2025-2026) · Proposed Bill
HD 4989: An Act increasing access to ABA services by recognizing assistant level providers
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
HD 4989 is a proposed bill introduced in the Massachusetts House on August 11, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: An Act increasing access to ABA services by recognizing assistant level providers. Primary sponsor: Sean Garballey (Democratic). It lists 5 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (October 8, 2025): Reported, referred to the committee on Joint Rules, reported, rules suspended and referred to the committee on Health Care Financing.
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
By Representative Garballey of Arlington, a petition (subject to Joint Rule 12) of Sean Garballey relative to Medicaid coverage for autism treatment and assistive technologies. Health Care Financing.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 3 · Independent 1 · Republican 2
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sean Garballey | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 23rd Middlesex |
| Russell Holmes | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 6th Suffolk |
| John Marsi | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 6th Worcester |
| Joe McKenna | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 18th Worcester |
| Dan Sena | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 37th 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
- Reported, referred to the committee on Joint Rules, reported, rules suspended and referred to the committee on Health Care Financing
- Referred to the committee on House Rules