Massachusetts · 194th Legislature (2025-2026) · Bill
S 168: An Act to increase the safety of individuals with disabilities relying on life-support equipment
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
S 168 is a bill introduced in the Massachusetts Senate on February 27, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: An Act to increase the safety of individuals with disabilities relying on life-support equipment. Primary sponsor: Patrick O'Connor (Republican). It lists 9 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (January 29, 2026): Accompanied a study order, see S2931.
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
By Mr. O'Connor, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 168) of Patrick M. O'Connor, James K. Hawkins, John F. Keenan, Manny Cruz and other members of the General Court for legislation to increase the safety of individuals with disabilities relying on life-support equipment. Children, Families and Persons with Disabilities.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 7 · Republican 3
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Patrick O'Connor | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | First Plymouth and Norfolk |
| Mike Brady | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | Second Plymouth and Norfolk |
| Mike Connolly | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 26th Middlesex |
| Manny Cruz | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 7th Essex |
| Jamie Eldridge | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | Middlesex and Worcester |
| Jim Hawkins | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 2nd Bristol |
| John Keenan | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | Norfolk and Plymouth |
| John Marsi | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 6th Worcester |
| Pavel Payano | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | First Essex |
| Bruce Tarr | Co-sponsor | Republican | Senate | First Essex and Middlesex |
“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 S2931
- Bill reported favorably by committee and referred to the committee on Health Care Financing
- Hearing scheduled for 09/09/2025 from 1:00 PM-5:00 PM in B-2
- House concurred
- Referred to the committee on Children, Families and Persons with Disabilities