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MA S 1559

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Resolve improving maternal and child health related to hyperemesis gravidarum

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

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Did MA S 1559 pass?

Not yet. MA S 1559 is in committee as of 2025-12-18 and has not come to a final vote. Latest recorded action (2025-12-18): Accompanied a study order (under JR10), see S2888

What is MA S 1559 about?

By Mr. Kennedy (by request), a petition (accompanied by resolve, Senate, No. 1559) of Kevin Gilnack, that provisions be made for a special commission (including members of the General Court) to make recommendations regarding the improvement of resources for individuals experiencing Hyperemesis Gravidarum (HG). Public Health.

Who sponsors MA S 1559?

Edward J. Kennedy is the primary sponsor of MA S 1559, joined by 1 cosponsor.

Description

By Mr. Kennedy (by request), a petition (accompanied by resolve, Senate, No. 1559) of Kevin Gilnack, that provisions be made for a special commission (including members of the General Court) to make recommendations regarding the improvement of resources for individuals experiencing Hyperemesis Gravidarum (HG). Public Health.

Introduced
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Latest action
2025-12-18 — Accompanied a study order (under JR10), see S2888
Bill type
bill
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Sponsors

  • Edward J. Kennedyprimary
  • Kevin Gilnackcosponsor

Committees

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Action timeline

  1. 2025-02-27

    Referred to the committee on Public Health

    referral-committee

  2. 2025-02-27

    House concurred

  3. 2025-06-30

    Hearing scheduled for 07/10/2025 from 09:00 AM-01:00 PM in A-1

  4. 2025-12-18

    Accompanied a study order (under JR10), see S2888

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Votes

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Related bills

Official source

https://malegislature.gov/Bills/194/S1559

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