Massachusetts · 194th Legislature (2025-2026) · Bill
S 1559: Resolve improving maternal and child health related to hyperemesis gravidarum
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
S 1559 is a bill introduced in the Massachusetts Senate on February 27, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: Resolve improving maternal and child health related to hyperemesis gravidarum. Primary sponsor: Edward J. Kennedy. It lists 1 additional sponsor. Most recent recorded action (December 18, 2025): Accompanied a study order (under JR10), see S2888.
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
By Mr. Kennedy (by request), a petition (accompanied by resolve, Senate, No. 1559) of Kevin Gilnack, that provisions be made for a special commission (including members of the General Court) to make recommendations regarding the improvement of resources for individuals experiencing Hyperemesis Gravidarum (HG). Public Health.
Sponsors
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Edward J. Kennedy | Primary sponsor | Not applicable (committee) | — | — |
| Kevin Gilnack | Co-sponsor | Not applicable (committee) | — | — |
“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 (under JR10), see S2888
- Hearing scheduled for 07/10/2025 from 09:00 AM-01:00 PM in A-1
- House concurred
- Referred to the committee on Public Health