Massachusetts H1736: An Act relative to determining capacity and invoking the health care proxy

Sponsors

• Danielle Gregoire (D, 4th Middlesex) · primary sponsor
• Patrick Kearney (D, 4th Plymouth)
• Lindsay Sabadosa (D, 1st Hampshire)
• James Eldridge (D, Middlesex and Worcester)

Latest actions

1. March 26, 2026: Accompanied a study order, see H5281 (under House Rule 27)
2. October 14, 2025: Hearing scheduled for 04/22/2025 from 01:00 PM-05:00 PM in A-2
3. April 18, 2025: Hearing scheduled for 04/22/2025 from 01:00 PM-05:00 PM in A-2
4. February 27, 2025: Senate concurred
5. February 27, 2025: Referred to the committee on The Judiciary
6. : Reported by committee to Clerk’s Office for processing, will accompany a study order

Common questions

What is H1736?

H1736 is a bill in the Massachusetts Legislature (194th General Court): An Act relative to determining capacity and invoking the health care proxy.

What is the status of H1736?

Failed as of March 26, 2026. Latest action: Accompanied a study order, see H5281 (under House Rule 27) (March 26, 2026).

Who sponsored H1736?

Danielle Gregoire (D, 4th Middlesex), with 3 co-sponsors.

Where is the official record for H1736?

On the Massachusetts Legislature website: https://malegislature.gov/Bills/194/H1736