Massachusetts bills · 194th Legislature (2025-2026)
Massachusetts H 2444
An Act expanding after-death care options
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed House
- Passed Senate
- To Governor
- Became law
Sponsors
No sponsor recorded.
Cosponsors (12)
- Natalie M. Higgins (Democratic)
- Jack Patrick Lewis (Democratic)
- Lindsay N. Sabadosa (Democratic)
- Steven Owens (Democratic)
- Brian W. Murray (Democratic)
- Natalie M. Blais
- Mindy Domb (Democratic)
- Michael P. Kushmerek (Democratic)
- Patricia A. Duffy (Democratic)
- Adam J. Scanlon (Democratic)
- Dennis C. Gallagher (Democratic)
- James B. Eldridge (Democratic)
Summary
Official abstract published by the Massachusetts legislature· summary
By Representatives Higgins of Leominster and Lewis of Framingham, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2444) of Natalie M. Higgins, Jack Patrick Lewis and others relative to expanding after-death options and the disposal of human bodies. Public Health.
Text versions
Roll-call votes
No recorded votes on this bill.
Actions
- Mar 16, 2026 · House
Accompanied a study order, see H5234 - Sep 29, 2025 · Legislature
Hearing rescheduled to 09/29/2025 from 09:00 AM-11:30 AM in A-2 and Virtual Hearing updated to New End Time - Sep 29, 2025 · Legislature
Hearing rescheduled to 09/29/2025 from 09:00 AM-11:30 PM in A-2 and Virtual Hearing updated to New End Time - Sep 19, 2025 · Legislature
Hearing scheduled for 09/29/2025 from 09:00 AM-01:00 PM in A-2 - Feb 27, 2025 · Senate
Senate concurred - Feb 27, 2025 · House
Referred to the committee on Public Health