An Act relative to medical health and fitness facilities
This bill establishes standards for facilities seeking certification as "Medical Health and Fitness Facilities" (MHFF) in Massachusetts. It directly affects fitness facilities that want to operate with medical services, requiring them to implement specific safety protocols, staffing qualifications, cleaning procedures, and air quality systems. Key provisions include mandatory medical assessments for members, a Medical Advisory Board with a licensed physician, certified staff positions, EPA-approved disinfection schedules, and mandatory installation of special air-cleaning units that reduce pathogens by 90% in air and 95% on surfaces. Facilities must apply to the Department of Public Health for certification, which lasts 24 months and requires compliance with all outlined safety and operational standards.
Bill status
in committee
1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Dec 2025
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Dec 22, 2025
Last action Jul 29, 2026
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Full legislative history
Actions timeline
Total actions
5
Key actions
2
Committee
3
Jul 29, 2026
Committee
Committee recommended bill ought to pass and referred to the committee on House Ways and Means
lower
Dec 22, 2025
Lower · Passed
Reported favorably by committee and referred to the committee on Health Care Financing
lower
Dec 22, 2025
Lower · Passed
Reported from the committee on Public Health
lower
0 primary · 1 co-sponsor
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