Massachusetts · 194th Legislature (2025-2026) · Bill
S 2588: An Act relative to culturally competent and effective health care
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
S 2588 is a bill introduced in the Massachusetts Senate on September 4, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: An Act relative to culturally competent and effective health care. Primary sponsor: Joint Committee on Public Health. It lists 1 additional sponsor. Most recent recorded action (November 17, 2025): Committee recommended ought to pass 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.
Senate, August 2025 -- The committee on Public Health to whom was referred the petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1576) of Liz Miranda for legislation relative to culturally competent and effective health care, report the accompanying bill (Senate, No 2588).
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 1
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joint Committee on Public Health | Primary sponsor | Not applicable (committee) | — | — |
| Liz Miranda | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | Second Suffolk |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- Committee recommended ought to pass and referred to the committee on Senate Ways and Means
- Bill reported favorably by committee and referred to the committee on Health Care Financing
- New draft of S1576
- Reported from the committee on Public Health