Massachusetts · 194th Legislature (2025-2026) · Bill
S 1526: An Act putting patients over profits in hospital licensure
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
Plain-language summary
S 1526 is a bill introduced in the Massachusetts Senate on February 27, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: An Act putting patients over profits in hospital licensure. Primary sponsor: Jamie Eldridge (Democratic). It lists 1 additional sponsor. Most recent recorded action (December 4, 2025): Accompanied a study order, see S2790.
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
By Mr. Eldridge, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1526) of James B. Eldridge for legislation to put patients over profits in hospital licensure. Public Health.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 2
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jamie Eldridge | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | Middlesex and Worcester |
| Patrick Kearney | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 4th Plymouth |
“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 S2790
- Hearing rescheduled to 07/14/2025 from 10:00 AM-02:00 PM in A-1 and Virtual Hearing updated to New End Time
- Hearing scheduled for 07/14/2025 from 10:00 AM-01:00 PM in A-1
- House concurred
- Referred to the committee on Public Health