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MA H 5286

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An Act relative to specific medical diagnoses regarding the Department of Children and Families

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

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Did MA H 5286 pass?

Not yet. MA H 5286 is in committee and has not come to a final vote. Latest recorded action (2026-08-06): Accompanied a new draft, see H5628

What is MA H 5286 about?

By Representative Murray of Milford, a petition (subject to Joint Rule 12) of Brian W. Murray relative to specific medical diagnoses of certain children involved with the Department of Children and Families. Children, Families and Persons with Disabilities.

Who sponsors MA H 5286?

Brian W. Murray is the primary sponsor of MA H 5286.

Description

By Representative Murray of Milford, a petition (subject to Joint Rule 12) of Brian W. Murray relative to specific medical diagnoses of certain children involved with the Department of Children and Families. Children, Families and Persons with Disabilities.

Introduced
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Latest action
2026-08-06 — Accompanied a new draft, see H5628
Bill type
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Sponsors

  • Brian W. Murrayprimary

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Action timeline

Newest first

  1. 2026-08-06

    Accompanied a new draft, see H5628

  2. 2026-07-01

    Hearing rescheduled to 07/01/2026 from 10:00 AM-12:50 PM in B-2 Hearing updated to New End Time

  3. 2026-06-18

    Hearing scheduled for 07/01/2026 from 10:00 AM-01:00 PM in B-2

  4. 2026-03-19

    Senate concurred

  5. 2026-03-18

    Reported, referred to the committee on Joint Rules, reported, rules suspended and referred to the committee on Children, Families and Persons with Disabilities

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  6. 2026-03-12

    Referred to the committee on House Rules

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Official source

https://malegislature.gov/Bills/194/H5286

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