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H 5628

Massachusetts House•In House Committee

Summary

H 5628, “Relative to specific medical diagnoses regarding the Department of Children and Families”, was introduced in the House on Aug 6, 2026 by Joint Committee on Children, Families and Persons with Disabilities. It was referred to Health Care Financing, and last saw action on Aug 6, 2026: Reported favorably by committee and referred to the Joint Committee on Health Care Financing.

Record

Text

H 5628 has no co-sponsors and has not gone to a roll call.

h5628/introduced.txt
	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.

Relative to specific medical diagnoses regarding the Department of Children and Families

Sponsors

Joint Committee on Children, Families and Persons with Disabilities sponsors H 5628 alone.

Committees

H 5628 went before 1 committee: Health Care Financing.

Health Care Financing
Health Care Financing
Referred to · Aug 6, 2026

History

H 5628 has taken 3 actions since Aug 6, 2026.

ChamberAction
Aug 6, 2026
House
Reported from the committee on Children, Families and Persons with Disabilities
Aug 6, 2026
House
New draft of H5286
Aug 6, 2026
House
Reported favorably by committee and referred to the Joint Committee on Health Care Financing

Votes

H 5628 has not gone to a roll call.

Source: malegislature.gov · legiscan.com