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MA H 245

in committee

An Act regarding the use of aversive therapy

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

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Did MA H 245 pass?

Not yet. MA H 245 is in committee and has not come to a final vote. Latest recorded action (2026-02-17): Accompanied a study order, see H4919

What is MA H 245 about?

By Representative Gregoire of Marlborough, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 245) of Danielle W. Gregoire and James B. Eldridge for legislation to prohibit the use of procedures which cause physical pain or deny a reasonable humane existence to persons with disabilities. Children, Families and Persons with Disabilities.

Who sponsors MA H 245?

Danielle W. Gregoire is the primary sponsor of MA H 245, joined by 11 cosponsors.

Description

By Representative Gregoire of Marlborough, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 245) of Danielle W. Gregoire and James B. Eldridge for legislation to prohibit the use of procedures which cause physical pain or deny a reasonable humane existence to persons with disabilities. Children, Families and Persons with Disabilities.

Introduced
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Latest action
2026-02-17 — Accompanied a study order, see H4919
Bill type
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Sponsors

  • Danielle W. Gregoireprimary
  • James B. Eldridgecosponsor
  • Rebecca L. Rauschcosponsor
  • Margaret R. Scarsdalecosponsor
  • Tara T. Hongcosponsor
  • William F. MacGregorcosponsor
  • Patricia D. Jehlencosponsor
  • Adrian C. Madarocosponsor
  • Samantha Montañocosponsor
  • Natalie M. Higginscosponsor
  • Erika Uyterhoevencosponsor
  • Paul R. Feeneycosponsor

Committees

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Action timeline

Newest first

  1. 2026-02-17

    Accompanied a study order, see H4919

  2. 2025-11-07

    Hearing scheduled for 11/18/2025 from 01:00 PM-05:00 PM in A-2

  3. 2025-02-27

    Senate concurred

  4. 2025-02-27

    Referred to the committee on Children, Families and Persons with Disabilities

    referral-committee

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Official source

https://malegislature.gov/Bills/194/H245

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