Massachusetts · 194th Legislature (2025-2026) · Bill
S 1503: An Act relative to the closing of hospital essential services
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
S 1503 is a bill introduced in the Massachusetts Senate on February 27, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: An Act relative to the closing of hospital essential services. Primary sponsor: Julian Cyr (Democratic). It lists 9 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (February 26, 2026): Accompanied a study order, see S2972.
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
By Mr. Cyr, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1503) of Julian Cyr, Joanne M. Comerford, Susannah M. Whipps, Manny Cruz and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to the closing of hospital essential services. Public Health.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 8 · Independent 1
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Julian Cyr | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | Cape and Islands |
| Mike Brady | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | Second Plymouth and Norfolk |
| Jo Comerford | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | Hampshire, Franklin and Worcester |
| Manny Cruz | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 7th Essex |
| Paul Feeney | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | Bristol and Norfolk |
| Vanna Howard | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | First Middlesex |
| Edward J. Kennedy | Co-sponsor | Not applicable (committee) | — | — |
| Jason Lewis | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | Fifth Middlesex |
| Tom Stanley | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 9th 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
- Accompanied a study order, see S2972
- Bill reported favorably by committee and referred to the committee on Health Care Financing
- Accompanied by S1626
- Hearing rescheduled to 09/29/2025 from 09:00 AM-11:30 AM in A-2 and Virtual Hearing updated to New End Time
- Hearing rescheduled to 09/29/2025 from 09:00 AM-11:30 PM in A-2 and Virtual Hearing updated to New End Time
- Hearing scheduled for 09/29/2025 from 09:00 AM-01:00 PM in A-2
- House concurred
- Referred to the committee on Public Health