Massachusetts bills · 194th Legislature (2025-2026)
Massachusetts H 245
An Act regarding the use of aversive therapy
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed House
- Passed Senate
- To Governor
- Became law
Sponsors
- Danielle W. Gregoire (Democratic)
Cosponsors (11)
- James B. Eldridge (Democratic)
- Rebecca L. Rausch (Democratic)
- Margaret R. Scarsdale (Democratic)
- Tara T. Hong (Democratic)
- William F. MacGregor (Democratic)
- Patricia D. Jehlen (Democratic)
- Adrian C. Madaro (Democratic)
- Samantha Montaño (Democratic)
- Natalie M. Higgins (Democratic)
- Erika Uyterhoeven (Democratic)
- Paul R. Feeney (Democratic)
Summary
Official abstract published by the Massachusetts legislature· summary
By Representative Gregoire of Marlborough, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 245) of Danielle W. Gregoire and James B. Eldridge for legislation to prohibit the use of procedures which cause physical pain or deny a reasonable humane existence to persons with disabilities. Children, Families and Persons with Disabilities.
Text versions
Roll-call votes
No recorded votes on this bill.
Actions
- Feb 17, 2026 · House
Accompanied a study order, see H4919 - Nov 7, 2025 · Legislature
Hearing scheduled for 11/18/2025 from 01:00 PM-05:00 PM in A-2 - Feb 27, 2025 · Senate
Senate concurred - Feb 27, 2025 · House
Referred to the committee on Children, Families and Persons with Disabilities