Massachusetts H4952: An Act relative to the diagnosis and treatment of autism spectrum disorder

What the bill says

From the introduced text, January 28, 2026:

SECTION 1. Section 29 of chapter 15C of the General Laws, as appearing in the 2022 Official Edition, is hereby amended by inserting, in the definition of “Disability verification” in line 18, after the words “signed by a physician” the following:- , licensed nurse practitioner, licensed psychiatric nurse mental health clinical specialist SECTION 2. Section 25 of chapter 32A of the General Laws, as so appearing, is hereby amended by inserting, in the definition of “Pharmacy care” in line 33, after the words “licensed physician” the following:- , licensed nurse practitioner or licensed psychiatric nurse mental health clinical specialist, SECTION 3. Section 25 of chapter 32A of the General Laws, as appearing in the 2022 Official Edition, is hereby further amended by inserting, in the definition of ''Treatment of autism spectrum disorders'' in line 47, after the words “licensed physician” the following:- , licensed nurse practitioner, licensed psychiatric nurse mental health clinical specialist SECTION 4. Section 10H of chapter 118E of the General Laws, as so appearing, is hereby amended in line 5 by inserting after the words “licensed physician” the following:- , licensed nurse practitioner, licensed psychiatric nurse mental health clinical specialist SECTION 5. Section 47AA of chapter 175 of the General Laws, as appearing in the 2022 Official Edition, is hereby amended in the definition of “Pharmacy care” …

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Sponsors

• Services, Joint Committee on Financial (I) · primary sponsor
• John Mahoney (D, 13th Worcester)
• Patrick Kearney (D, 4th Plymouth)

Latest actions

1. July 9, 2026: Reporting date extended to Thursday, December 31, 2026
2. January 28, 2026: Reported favorably by committee and referred to the committee on Health Care Financing
3. January 28, 2026: New draft of H1254
4. January 28, 2026: Reported from the committee on Financial Services

Votes

• Committee Vote - Joint Committee on Financial Services (January 5, 2026): 11 yea, 0 nay, passed

Common questions

What is H4952?

H4952 is a bill in the Massachusetts Legislature (194th General Court): An Act relative to the diagnosis and treatment of autism spectrum disorder.

What is the status of H4952?

In committee as of July 9, 2026. Latest action: Reporting date extended to Thursday, December 31, 2026 (July 9, 2026).

Who sponsored H4952?

Services, Joint Committee on Financial (I), with 2 co-sponsors.

Where is the official record for H4952?

On the Massachusetts Legislature website: https://malegislature.gov/Bills/194/H4952