Massachusetts bills · 194th Legislature (2025-2026)
Massachusetts S 168
An Act to increase the safety of individuals with disabilities relying on life-support equipment
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed Senate
- Passed House
- To Governor
- Became law
Sponsors
- Patrick M. O'Connor (Republican)
Cosponsors (9)
- James K. Hawkins (Democratic)
- John F. Keenan (Democratic)
- Manny Cruz (Democratic)
- Bruce E. Tarr (Republican)
- Michael D. Brady (Democratic)
- James B. Eldridge (Democratic)
- Mike Connolly (Democratic)
- Pavel M. Payano (Democratic)
- John J. Marsi (Republican)
Summary
Official abstract published by the Massachusetts legislature· summary
By Mr. O'Connor, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 168) of Patrick M. O'Connor, James K. Hawkins, John F. Keenan, Manny Cruz and other members of the General Court for legislation to increase the safety of individuals with disabilities relying on life-support equipment. Children, Families and Persons with Disabilities.
Text versions
Roll-call votes
No recorded votes on this bill.
Actions
- Jan 29, 2026 · Senate
Accompanied a study order, see S2931 - 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