H242

To enhance standards of care for those with autism and intellectual and developmental disabilities

Introduced·2/27/25
Introduced Text

Massachusetts H242 aims to improve care standards for individuals with autism and intellectual and developmental disabilities.

Massachusetts H242 establishes an advisory committee to develop recommendations for improving care standards for individuals with autism and intellectual and developmental disabilities. The committee will include experts and representatives from relevant organizations. The executive office of health and human services will create an integrated state plan based on these recommendations, focusing on training, education, and continuing education requirements for healthcare providers. The plan will also address diagnosis, treatment, and care standards for these individuals.

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Where it stands

Current
Ways and Means Committee
Next
Committee decision

Sponsors

DD
2
0
Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Calendar

Sep 9, 2025

1:00 PM

Joint Committee on Children, Families and Persons with Disabilities Hearing

History

Apr 16

House

Committee recommended bill ought to pass and referred to the committee on House Ways and Means

Dec 29, 2025

House

Reported favorably by committee and referred to the Joint Committee on Health Care Financing

Aug 27, 2025

Joint

Hearing scheduled for 09/09/2025 from 1:00 PM-5:00 PM in B-2