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All 48,479 Active 6,975 In committee 16,679 Passed 35,461 Signed 1,737 Failed 19

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in committee · Massachusetts · House Jul 9, 2026

H 4950: An Act relative to insulin access

This bill caps the out-of-pocket cost for insulin at $100 per 30-day supply for all patients, regardless of insulin type or prescription amount. It requires pharmaceutical companies with Medicaid rebate agreements to offer free 30-day insulin supplies to individuals urgently needing insulin (with less than 7 days' supply) who meet income criteria (≤400% of federal poverty level) and lack private drug coverage. Eligible individuals must provide proof of financial need and have a prescription. The cap applies to all insurers, manufacturers, and government programs covered under the bill, ensuring consistent cost limits without requiring additional coverage.
Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareCaps insulin out-of-pocket costs at $100/month and mandates free insulin for low-income patients needing urgent access, directly improving healthcare access and affordability.95% confidence
in committee · Massachusetts · House Jul 9, 2026

H 4952: An Act relative to the diagnosis and treatment of autism spectrum disorder

H 4952 amends Massachusetts health insurance laws to expand who can diagnose and treat autism spectrum disorder (ASD) for insurance coverage. The bill updates definitions in multiple statutes to include licensed nurse practitioners and psychiatric nurse mental health clinical specialists alongside physicians for ASD diagnosis, treatment, and related pharmacy care. These changes require health insurance policies to cover services by these providers starting January 1, 2027, directly affecting individuals seeking ASD care and insurers managing coverage.
Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareExpands insurance coverage for ASD diagnosis/treatment to include nurse practitioners and psychiatric specialists, improving access to care under healthcare policy.95% confidence
in committee · Massachusetts · House Jul 9, 2026

H 4956: An Act relating to patient choice in dispensing of clinician-administered drugs

H 4956 requires health insurance plans to cover clinician-administered drugs (outpatient prescriptions typically given in clinics or hospitals, like IV therapies) without extra costs or restrictions. It prohibits insurers from charging patients higher copays, denying coverage, or forcing them to use specific pharmacies when getting these drugs from their chosen provider or pharmacy. The bill also bans insurers from limiting coverage based on where the drug is dispensed or reducing payments to providers who source drugs from non-network pharmacies. This directly affects patients seeking these treatments, healthcare providers, and health benefit carriers. Insurers may offer but cannot mandate home infusion services or external infusion sites.
Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareMandates insurance coverage for clinician-administered drugs without cost-sharing or restrictions, directly expanding patient access and protecting coverage rights per bill summary.95% confidence
in committee · Massachusetts · House Jul 9, 2026

H 4955: An Act to increase enrollment in affordable health plan networks

This bill modifies Massachusetts health insurance regulations to create new exemptions for health insurance companies (carriers) and changes how provider networks must operate. It allows carriers to be exempt from certain requirements if most members are in single-rate regions, subsidized plans, or rely heavily on government programs. The bill also requires carriers to include entire provider groups in networks on an "all-or-nothing" basis, rather than selectively adding parts of a group. These changes directly affect health insurance companies and the providers they contract with, aiming to improve network access for members.
Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill explicitly aims to increase enrollment in affordable health plans through regulatory changes and mandates full provider network inclusion, improving access to care.92% confidence
in committee · Massachusetts · House Jul 9, 2026

H 4986: An Act relative to therapeutic psilocybin treatment centers

H 4986 establishes a 5-site pilot program for non-profit therapeutic psilocybin centers in specific Massachusetts regions (western, central, North Shore, South Shore, and Metro Boston). Licensed centers, operated by trained medical professionals, must provide supervised treatment in safe facilities with qualified staff, adhere to safety protocols, and maintain affordable pricing. The bill protects participants, staff, and facility owners from criminal charges or penalties for lawful participation in licensed centers. It requires the Department of Public Health to report annually on program data, including participant visits, referrals, and safety outcomes, for review by legislative committees.
Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeBill decriminalizes therapeutic psilocybin use by shielding participants/staff from criminal penalties, reducing unnecessary criminalization in line with reform goals.95% confidence ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill establishes regulated mental health treatment centers using psilocybin, expanding access to novel therapeutic services under healthcare framework.92% confidence
passed · Massachusetts · Senate Jul 9, 2026

S 2014: An Act relative to creating the Massachusetts Against Discrimination Fund

By Mr. Gomez, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2014) of Adam Gomez for legislation to establish voluntary contribution check-off boxes on state tax returns to provide financial assistance to the Massachusetts Commission Against Discrimination. Revenue.
Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesVoluntary tax check-off creates new revenue stream for anti-discrimination fund, directly funding a state program through the tax system.95% confidence ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentFunds Commission Against Discrimination to enforce anti-discrimination laws, protecting workers' rights in employment.90% confidence
Adam Gómez (D)
passed · Massachusetts · House Jul 9, 2026

H 1385: An Act expanding the moral obligation bond program to acute care hospitals

By Representative Lawn of Watertown, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1385) of John J. Lawn, Jr., relative to expanding the moral obligation bond program to include acute care hospitals. Health Care Financing.
Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill expands moral obligation bond program to acute care hospitals under Health Care Financing, providing funding for hospital infrastructure and services.95% confidence
John Lawn (D)
passed · Massachusetts · House Jul 9, 2026

H 1384: An Act updating the health care cost growth benchmark and associated market oversight activities

By Representative Lawn of Watertown, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1384) of John J. Lawn, Jr. relative to health care cost growth benchmark and associated market oversight activities. Health Care Financing.
Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill updates health care cost growth benchmark and market oversight, aiming to manage costs and improve affordability, aligning with supporting health care access and reducing financial barriers.70% confidence
John Lawn (D)
passed · Massachusetts · Senate Jul 9, 2026

S 606: An Act providing for further testing after a combined sewage overflow event

By Mr. Finegold, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 606) of Barry R. Finegold for legislation relative to further testing after a combined sewage overflow event. Environment and Natural Resources.
Topics ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentRequires additional testing after sewage overflows to monitor pollution, strengthening environmental compliance and water quality protection under Environment committee jurisdiction.95% confidence
Barry Finegold (D)
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