Massachusetts H2370: An Act prioritizing patient access to care

Sponsors

• Christine Barber (D) · primary sponsor
• Lindsay Sabadosa (D, 1st Hampshire)
• Sally Kerans (D, 13th Essex)
• Kristin Kassner (D)
• Rebecca Rausch (D, Norfolk, Worcester and Middlesex)
• Samantha Montaño (D)
• Natalie Higgins (D, 4th Worcester)
• Whipps, Susannah M. (I, 2nd Franklin)
• Tommy Vitolo (D, 15th Norfolk)
• Erika Uyterhoeven (D, 27th Middlesex)
• Joshua Tarsky (D)
• Danillo Sena (D)

Latest actions

1. July 22, 2026: New draft substituted, see H5595
2. July 22, 2026: Read second, amended (as recommended by the committee on House Ways and Means)
3. July 22, 2026: Rules suspended
4. July 22, 2026: Committee reported that the matter be placed in the Orders of the Day for the next sitting for a second reading with the amendment pending
5. July 22, 2026: Referred to the committee on House Steering, Policy and Scheduling with the amendment pending
6. July 22, 2026: Committee recommended ought to pass with an amendment, substituting therefor a bill with the same title, see H5595
7. April 15, 2026: Committee recommended bill ought to pass and referred to the committee on House Ways and Means
8. March 19, 2026: Reporting date extended to Monday, June 15, 2026
9. December 8, 2025: Reporting date extended to Wednesday, March 18, 2026
10. October 9, 2025: Reported favorably by committee and referred to the committee on Health Care Financing

Votes

• Committee Vote - House Committee on Ways and Means (July 21, 2026): 23 yea, 6 nay, passed
• Committee Vote - Joint Committee on Health Care Financing (April 9, 2026): 10 yea, 0 nay, passed
• Committee Vote - Joint Committee on Public Health (September 26, 2025): 9 yea, 1 nay, passed

Common questions

What is H2370?

H2370 is a bill in the Massachusetts Legislature (194th General Court): An Act prioritizing patient access to care.

What is the status of H2370?

In committee as of July 22, 2026. Latest action: New draft substituted, see H5595 (July 22, 2026).

Who sponsored H2370?

Christine Barber (D), with 11 co-sponsors.

Where is the official record for H2370?

On the Massachusetts Legislature website: https://malegislature.gov/Bills/194/H2370