Massachusetts bills · 194th Legislature (2025-2026)
Massachusetts S 1486
An Act relative to end of life options
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed Senate
- Passed House
- To Governor
- Became law
Sponsors
- Joanne M. Comerford (Democratic)
Cosponsors (23)
- Rebecca L. Rausch (Democratic)
- Mindy Domb (Democratic)
- Mark D. Sylvia (Democratic)
- Vanna Howard (Democratic)
- Susannah M. Whipps (Independent)
- James B. Eldridge (Democratic)
- William N. Brownsberger (Democratic)
- John F. Keenan (Democratic)
- Mark C. Montigny (Democratic)
- Julian Cyr (Democratic)
- Cynthia Stone Creem (Democratic)
- Jason M. Lewis (Democratic)
- Michael J. Barrett (Democratic)
- Jacob R. Oliveira (Democratic)
- Manny Cruz (Democratic)
- Barry R. Finegold (Democratic)
- Patricia D. Jehlen (Democratic)
- Thomas M. Stanley (Democratic)
- Dylan A. Fernandes (Democratic)
- Joan B. Lovely (Democratic)
- Liz Miranda (Democratic)
- Paul R. Feeney (Democratic)
- Brendan P. Crighton (Democratic)
Summary
Official abstract published by the Massachusetts legislature· summary
By Ms. Comerford, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1486) of Joanne M. Comerford, Rebecca L. Rausch, Mindy Domb, Mark D. Sylvia and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to end of life options. Public Health.
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Roll-call votes
No recorded votes on this bill.
Actions
- Nov 17, 2025 · Senate
Committee recommended ought to pass and referred to the committee on Senate Ways and Means - Oct 14, 2025 · Senate
Bill 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 · House
House concurred - Feb 27, 2025 · Senate
Referred to the committee on Public Health