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H 4609·MA·house

An Act measuring the impact of Long COVID in the Commonwealth

Reported by CommitteeFiled Oct 16, 2025
Sponsor: Joint Committee on Public Health
Latest Action

House: Reporting date extended to Friday, July 31, 2026

Jun 17, 2026

Summary

The bill directs the state health department to define Long COVID using the National Academies' criteria and to begin active surveillance of the condition. It requires a detailed case report form, annual public reports, and a progress report to legislators within a year. The goal is to understand prevalence, health impacts, and guide public‑health actions.

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