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MA H 1859

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An Act titled Justina's law

Massachusetts · 2025-2026 Regular Session (194th General Court) · lower

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Did MA H 1859 pass?

Not yet. MA H 1859 is in committee and has not come to a final vote. Latest recorded action (2026-03-26): Accompanied a study order, see H5281 (under House Rule 27)

What is MA H 1859 about?

By Representative Lombardo of Billerica, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1859) of Marc T. Lombardo relative to indemnifying parents and legal guardians who have followed medical care recommended by licensed medical or mental health providers. The Judiciary.

Who sponsors MA H 1859?

Marc T. Lombardo is the primary sponsor of MA H 1859.

Description

By Representative Lombardo of Billerica, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1859) of Marc T. Lombardo relative to indemnifying parents and legal guardians who have followed medical care recommended by licensed medical or mental health providers. The Judiciary.

Introduced
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Latest action
2026-03-26 — Accompanied a study order, see H5281 (under House Rule 27)
Bill type
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Sponsors

  • Marc T. Lombardoprimary

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Action timeline

Newest first

  1. 2026-03-26

    Accompanied a study order, see H5281 (under House Rule 27)

  2. 2025-10-20

    Hearing scheduled for 06/10/2025 from 01:00 PM-05:00 PM in A-2

  3. 2025-06-05

    Hearing scheduled for 06/10/2025 from 01:00 PM-05:00 PM in A-2

  4. 2025-02-27

    Senate concurred

  5. 2025-02-27

    Referred to the committee on The Judiciary

    referral-committee

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Official source

https://malegislature.gov/Bills/194/H1859

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