H 1591

Massachusetts House bill in Session 194.

Status: failed. Latest action: March 26, 2026.

An Act relative to healthcare proxies.

Bill ID MA-194-H-1591
Session 194
Status failed
Committee The Judiciary
House failed 2026-03-26
Healthcare
Summary

Section 2 of Chapter 201D of the General Laws, as appearing in the 2020 Official Edition, is hereby amended by adding after the second paragraph the following:- “In the event ...

Sponsor
Berthiaume, Jr., Donald R.
Official Source Back to Bills
Actions Timeline
Date Event Detail
2025-02-27 Introduced Bill introduced
2026-03-26 Status failed
2026-03-26 Latest Action Accompanied a study order, see H5281 (under House Rule 27)
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