Massachusetts bills · 194th Legislature (2025-2026)
Massachusetts S 1520
An Act to protect a patient’s right to a support person at health care facilities
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed Senate
- Passed House
- To Governor
- Became law
Sponsors
- Peter J. Durant (Republican)
Cosponsors (2)
- Susan E. Chester
- Bruce E. Tarr (Republican)
Summary
Official abstract published by the Massachusetts legislature· summary
By Mr. Durant, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1520) of Peter J. Durant, Susan E. Chester , and Bruce E. Tarr for legislation to protect a patient’s right to a support person at health care facilities. Public Health.
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Roll-call votes
No recorded votes on this bill.
Actions
- Dec 4, 2025 · Senate
Accompanied a study order, see S2790 - Jun 30, 2025 · Legislature
Hearing scheduled for 07/10/2025 from 09:00 AM-01:00 PM in A-1 - Feb 27, 2025 · House
House concurred - Feb 27, 2025 · Senate
Referred to the committee on Public Health