Massachusetts · 194th Legislature (2025-2026) · Proposed Bill
HD 5511: An Act to establish a celiac disease screening pilot program
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
HD 5511 is a proposed bill introduced in the Massachusetts House on January 7, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: An Act to establish a celiac disease screening pilot program. Primary sponsor: Michelle Badger (Democratic). It lists 3 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (January 22, 2026): Reported, referred to the committee on Joint Rules, reported, rules suspended and referred to the committee on Public Health.
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
By Representative Badger of Plymouth, a petition (subject to Joint Rule 12) of Michelle L. Badger and Joan B. Lovely for legislation to establish a celiac disease screening pilot program for certain children. Public Health.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 4
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Michelle Badger | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 1st Plymouth |
| Meg Kilcoyne | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 12th Worcester |
| Joan Lovely | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | Second Essex |
| Lindsay Sabadosa | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 1st Hampshire |
“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 Public Health
- Referred to the committee on House Rules