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MA H 3961

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An Act relative to education and prevention of sudden unexpected death in epilepsy and other related epilepsy mortalities

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

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Quick answers

Did MA H 3961 pass?

Not yet. MA H 3961 is in committee and has not come to a final vote. Latest recorded action (2026-03-16): Accompanied a study order, see H5235

What is MA H 3961 about?

By Representative Meschino of Hull, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3961) of Joan Meschino relative to education and prevention of sudden unexpected death in epilepsy and other related epilepsy mortalities. Public Health.

Who sponsors MA H 3961?

Joan Meschino is the primary sponsor of MA H 3961, joined by 12 cosponsors.

Description

By Representative Meschino of Hull, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3961) of Joan Meschino relative to education and prevention of sudden unexpected death in epilepsy and other related epilepsy mortalities. Public Health.

Introduced
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Latest action
2026-03-16 — Accompanied a study order, see H5235
Bill type
bill
Last updated
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Sponsors

  • Joan Meschinoprimary
  • John Barrett, IIIcosponsor
  • Jennifer Balinsky Arminicosponsor
  • Sean Garballeycosponsor
  • Patricia D. Jehlencosponsor
  • Steven Ultrinocosponsor
  • Ryan C. Fattmancosponsor
  • Rodney M. Elliottcosponsor
  • Michelle L. Badgercosponsor
  • Adrian C. Madarocosponsor
  • Meghan K. Kilcoynecosponsor
  • Natalie M. Higginscosponsor
  • Adrianne Pusateri Ramoscosponsor

Committees

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Action timeline

Newest first

  1. 2026-03-16

    Accompanied a study order, see H5235

  2. 2025-09-11

    Reporting date extended to Tuesday, October 21, 2025

  3. 2025-06-16

    Hearing scheduled for 06/25/2025 from 10:00 AM-01:00 PM in A-1

  4. 2025-04-03

    Senate concurred

  5. 2025-03-31

    Referred to the committee on Public Health

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Official source

https://malegislature.gov/Bills/194/H3961

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