Massachusetts legislation · 194th General Court
Massachusetts H5628: An Act relative to specific medical diagnoses regarding the Department of Children and Families
Status: In committee, August 6, 2026
What the bill says
From the introduced text, August 6, 2026:
Section 51B of chapter 119 of the General Laws, as appearing in the 2024 Official Edition, is hereby amended by inserting after subsection (b) the following subsection:- (b½) If the parent, guardian or other caretaker provides evidence that the child has a preexisting diagnosis of rickets, Ehlers-Danlos syndrome, osteogenesis imperfecta, vitamin D deficiency or any other medical condition known to appear or be caused by, or known to be misdiagnosed as, abuse, the department shall consult with a physician or advanced practice registered nurse who routinely provides medical care to pediatric patients. If the physician or registered nurse deems it appropriate, they may conduct an examination of the child to advise on whether the symptoms of suspected abuse or neglect are likely to have been caused by a medical condition.
Sponsors
- Brian Murray (D, 10th Worcester)
Latest actions
- : Reported favorably by committee and referred to the committee on Health Care Financing
- : New draft of H5286
- : Reported from the committee on Children, Families and Persons with Disabilities
Votes
- Committee Vote - Joint Committee on Children, Families and Persons with Disabilities (July 30, 2026): 11 yea, 0 nay, passed
Common questions
- What is H5628?
- H5628 is a bill in the Massachusetts Legislature (194th General Court): An Act relative to specific medical diagnoses regarding the Department of Children and Families.
- What is the status of H5628?
- In committee as of August 6, 2026. Latest action: Reported favorably by committee and referred to the committee on Health Care Financing (August 6, 2026).
- Who sponsored H5628?
- Brian Murray (D, 10th Worcester).
- Where is the official record for H5628?
- On the Massachusetts Legislature website: https://malegislature.gov/Bills/194/H5628
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