A communication from the Department of Public Health (see item 4590-0915 of Section 2 of Chapter 9 of the Acts of 2025) submitting a report on the status of the Pappas Rehabilitation Hospital for Children

HD 5359 is a procedural bill submitting a report from the Massachusetts Department of Public Health regarding the operational status of the Pappas Rehabilitation Hospital for Children. The report, referenced in Chapter 9 of the Acts of 2025, was formally placed on file with the legislature on November 26, 2025. This communication does not enact new policy but provides legislative oversight on the hospital's condition. The bill directly affects state legislators who review the report for potential follow-up actions.