Massachusetts bills · 194th Legislature (2025-2026)
Massachusetts H 2478
An Act protecting the interests of patients in the event of the sale, relocation or closure of certain physician practices
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed House
- Passed Senate
- To Governor
- Became law
Sponsors
- John J. Lawn, Jr. (Democratic)
Summary
Official abstract published by the Massachusetts legislature· summary
By Representative Lawn of Watertown, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2478) of John J. Lawn, Jr. relative to the sale, relocation or closure of certain physician practices. Public Health.
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Roll-call votes
No recorded votes on this bill.
Actions
- Dec 4, 2025 · House
Committee recommended bill ought to pass and referred to the committee on House Ways and Means - Oct 29, 2025 · House
Reported favorably by committee and referred to the committee on Health Care Financing - Sep 11, 2025 · House
Reporting date extended to Tuesday, October 21, 2025 - Jun 16, 2025 · Legislature
Hearing scheduled for 06/25/2025 from 10:00 AM-01:00 PM in A-1 - Feb 27, 2025 · Senate
Senate concurred - Feb 27, 2025 · House
Referred to the committee on Public Health