Massachusetts bills · 194th Legislature (2025-2026)
Massachusetts S 149
An Act to enhance standards of care for those with autism and intellectual and developmental disabilities
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed Senate
- Passed House
- To Governor
- Became law
Sponsors
- Jason M. Lewis (Democratic)
Cosponsors (12)
- James K. Hawkins (Democratic)
- John F. Keenan (Democratic)
- Manny Cruz (Democratic)
- Michael D. Brady (Democratic)
- James B. Eldridge (Democratic)
- Patrick M. O'Connor (Republican)
- Michael O. Moore (Democratic)
- Bruce E. Tarr (Republican)
- Bradley H. Jones, Jr. (Republican)
- Mike Connolly (Democratic)
- Paul R. Feeney (Democratic)
- Pavel M. Payano (Democratic)
Summary
Official abstract published by the Massachusetts legislature· summary
By Mr. Lewis, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 149) of Jason M. Lewis, James K. Hawkins, John F. Keenan, Manny Cruz and other members of the General Court for legislation to increase current medical providers' knowledge about autism in order to improve treatment. Children, Families and Persons with Disabilities.
Text versions
Roll-call votes
No recorded votes on this bill.
Actions
- Apr 2, 2026 · Senate
Committee recommended ought to pass and referred to the committee on Senate Ways and Means - Mar 19, 2026 · Senate
Reporting date extended to Tuesday March 31, 2026 - Oct 16, 2025 · Senate
Bill reported favorably by committee and referred to the committee on Health Care Financing - Aug 27, 2025 · Legislature
Hearing scheduled for 09/09/2025 from 1:00 PM-5:00 PM in B-2 - Feb 27, 2025 · House
House concurred - Feb 27, 2025 · Senate
Referred to the committee on Children, Families and Persons with Disabilities