Massachusetts · 194th Legislature (2025-2026) · Bill
S 1552: An Act relative to expanding the newborn screening panel
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
Plain-language summary
S 1552 is a bill introduced in the Massachusetts Senate on February 27, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: An Act relative to expanding the newborn screening panel. Primary sponsor: John Keenan (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (January 8, 2026): Accompanied S1573.
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
By Mr. Keenan, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1552) of John F. Keenan for legislation to expand the newborn screening panel to include pyruvate dehydrogenase complex deficiency. Public Health.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 1
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| John Keenan | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | Norfolk and 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 S1573
- Hearing rescheduled to 07/14/2025 from 01:00 PM-06:05 PM in A-1 and Virtual Hearing updated to New End Time
- Hearing rescheduled to 07/14/2025 from 01:00 PM-06:45 PM in A-1 and Virtual Hearing updated to New End Time
- Hearing scheduled for 07/14/2025 from 01:00 PM-05:00 PM in A-1
- House concurred
- Referred to the committee on Public Health