Massachusetts · 194th Legislature (2025-2026) · Bill
S 242: An Act to expand access to lactation care and services
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
S 242 is a bill introduced in the Massachusetts Senate on February 27, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: An Act to expand access to lactation care and services. Primary sponsor: Dylan Fernandes (Democratic). It lists 3 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (December 18, 2025): Bill reported favorably by committee and referred to the committee on Senate Ways and Means.
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
By Mr. Fernandes, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 242) of Dylan A. Fernandes for legislation to expand access to lactation care and services. Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 4
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dylan Fernandes | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | Plymouth and Barnstable |
| Jim Hawkins | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 2nd Bristol |
| Pavel Payano | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | First Essex |
| Becca Rausch | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | Norfolk, Worcester 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
- Bill reported favorably by committee and referred to the committee on Senate Ways and Means
- Hearing scheduled for 09/08/2025 from 10:00 AM-1:00 PM in A-2
- House concurred
- Referred to the committee on Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure