Massachusetts bills · 194th Legislature (2025-2026)
Massachusetts H 2505
An Act relative to end of life options
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed House
- Passed Senate
- To Governor
- Became law
Sponsors
No sponsor recorded.
Cosponsors (63)
- James J. O'Day (Democratic)
- Lindsay N. Sabadosa (Democratic)
- Mindy Domb (Democratic)
- John Barrett, III (Democratic)
- Mark D. Sylvia (Democratic)
- Alice Hanlon Peisch (Democratic)
- Vanna Howard (Democratic)
- Natalie M. Blais
- Christopher Hendricks (Democratic)
- Hadley Luddy (Democratic)
- Christopher Richard Flanagan (Democratic)
- Susannah M. Whipps (Independent)
- Kip A. Diggs (Democratic)
- Natalie M. Higgins (Democratic)
- Brian M. Ashe (Democratic)
- Joanne M. Comerford (Democratic)
- James B. Eldridge (Democratic)
- Danillo A. Sena (Democratic)
- Rebecca L. Rausch (Democratic)
- Christine P. Barber (Democratic)
- Carmine Lawrence Gentile (Democratic)
- Michelle L. Badger (Democratic)
- Rodney M. Elliott
- Samantha Montaño (Democratic)
- Danielle W. Gregoire (Democratic)
- Jacob R. Oliveira (Democratic)
- Manny Cruz (Democratic)
- Jennifer Balinsky Armini (Democratic)
- James C. Arena-DeRosa (Democratic)
- Jessica Ann Giannino (Democratic)
- Margaret R. Scarsdale (Democratic)
- Marjorie C. Decker (Democratic)
- Homar Gómez (Democratic)
- Kenneth I. Gordon (Democratic)
- Thomas M. Stanley (Democratic)
- James Arciero (Democratic)
- Antonio F. D. Cabral (Democratic)
- William C. Galvin (Democratic)
- John Francis Moran (Democratic)
- Patricia A. Duffy (Democratic)
- Shirley B. Arriaga (Democratic)
- Thomas W. Moakley (Democratic)
- Sean Garballey (Democratic)
- Adrian C. Madaro (Democratic)
- Daniel M. Donahue (Democratic)
- Steven Ultrino (Democratic)
- Aaron L. Saunders (Democratic)
- Jay D. Livingstone (Democratic)
- Adam J. Scanlon (Democratic)
- Leigh Davis (Democratic)
- Sally P. Kerans (Democratic)
- Paul R. Feeney (Democratic)
- Michael P. Kushmerek (Democratic)
- Michelle M. DuBois (Democratic)
- Priscila S. Sousa (Democratic)
- Tara T. Hong (Democratic)
- David M. Rogers (Democratic)
- David Paul Linsky (Democratic)
- Tommy Vitolo (Democratic)
- Jack Patrick Lewis (Democratic)
- Joshua Tarsky (Democratic)
- Dawne Shand (Democratic)
- Steven Owens (Democratic)
Summary
Official abstract published by the Massachusetts legislature· summary
By Representatives O'Day of West Boylston and Philips of Sharon, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2505) of James J. O'Day, Lindsay N. Sabadosa and others for legislation to authorize attending physicians to prescribe medical aid in dying medication that will end the life of patients in a peaceful manner. Public Health.
Text versions
Roll-call votes
No recorded votes on this bill.
Actions
- Jun 17, 2026 · House
Reporting date extended to Friday, July 31, 2026 - Mar 19, 2026 · House
Reporting date extended to Monday, June 15, 2026 - Dec 8, 2025 · House
Reporting date extended to Wednesday, March 18, 2026 - Jul 3, 2025 · House
Reported favorably by committee and referred to the committee on Health Care Financing - Mar 24, 2025 · Legislature
Hearing scheduled for 04/02/2025 from 09:00 AM-02:00 PM in Gardner Auditorium - Feb 27, 2025 · Senate
Senate concurred - Feb 27, 2025 · House
Referred to the committee on Public Health