Massachusetts H1254: An Act relative to the diagnosis and treatment of autism spectrum disorder

What the bill says

From the introduced text, February 27, 2025:

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. Said section 25 of said chapter 32A, as so appearing, 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 so appearing, is hereby amended in the definition of “Pharmacy care” in line 33, by inserting after the words “licensed physician” …

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Sponsors

• John Mahoney (D, 13th Worcester) · primary sponsor
• Patrick Kearney (D, 4th Plymouth)

Latest actions

1. January 28, 2026: Accompanied a new draft, see H4952
2. September 26, 2025: Hearing scheduled for 10/08/2025 from 10:30 AM-02:30 PM in Gardner Auditorium
3. February 27, 2025: Senate concurred
4. February 27, 2025: Referred to the committee on Financial Services

Common questions

What is H1254?

H1254 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 H1254?

In committee as of January 28, 2026. Latest action: Accompanied a new draft, see H4952 (January 28, 2026).

Who sponsored H1254?

John Mahoney (D, 13th Worcester), with 1 co-sponsor.

Where is the official record for H1254?

On the Massachusetts Legislature website: https://malegislature.gov/Bills/194/H1254