H 586 Massachusetts House · 194th Legislature (2025-2026)

An Act relative to type 1 diabetes informational materials for the parents and guardians of students

H 586 requires Massachusetts public schools to provide informational materials about type 1 diabetes to parents and guardians of students diagnosed with the condition. The materials must cover recognizing symptoms and managing insulin needs during school hours. This bill directly affects families of students with type 1 diabetes and school staff responsible for health protocols.
Bill status passed 3 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Feb 2025
Committee Review
Oct 2025
Senate Passage
Oct 2025
Governor
Introduced Feb 27, 2025 Last action Feb 11, 2026
Floor votes

How they voted

This bill passed the Senate by voice vote (no roll call recorded).
Full legislative history

Actions timeline

Total actions
8
Key actions
2
Committee
2
Oct 30, 2025
Upper · Passed
Senate concurred
upper
Oct 27, 2025
Committee
Discharged to the committee on Public Health
lower
Feb 27, 2025
Upper · Passed
Senate concurred
upper
Feb 27, 2025
Committee
Referred to the committee on Education
lower
1 primary · 0 co-sponsors

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Jessica Giannino
DDemocratic
MA
16th Suffolk