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signed · Massachusetts · House Aug 4, 2026

H 5227: An Act further regulating the filling of vacancies on the city council relative to the office of ward councilor in the City of Marlborough

By Representative Gregoire of Marlborough, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 5227) of Danielle W. Gregoire and James B. Eldridge (with the approval of the mayor and city council) for legislation to further regulate the filling of vacancies on the city council relative to the office of ward councilor in the city of Marlborough. Election Laws. [Local Approval Received.]
Danielle Gregoire (D) · 1 co-sponsor
in committee · Massachusetts · House Aug 4, 2026

H 4892: An Act preserving access to treatment for patients with serious mental illnesses

This bill defines "serious mental illness" using the DSM criteria (including conditions like schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, and PTSD) to clarify which patients qualify for protections. It prohibits health insurers and state health programs from requiring prior authorization, step therapy, or other delays for FDA-approved medications treating these conditions. The law directly affects patients with qualifying mental health conditions by removing insurance barriers to accessing necessary medications. It applies to both private insurance plans and state-managed health programs under Massachusetts law.
Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareRemoves insurance barriers (prior authorization, step therapy) for FDA-approved mental health meds, improving patient access to treatment for DSM-defined serious mental illnesses.95% confidence
in committee · Massachusetts · House Aug 4, 2026

H 4335: An Act relative to cognitive rehabilitation for individuals with an acquired brain injury

H 4335 requires Massachusetts' Group Insurance Commission to cover medically necessary cognitive rehabilitation services for Commonwealth employees (active and retired) with an acquired brain injury (ABI). The bill mandates coverage for specific therapies including cognitive rehabilitation therapy, neurocognitive therapy, community reintegration services, and neurofeedback therapy, without lifetime or unreasonable annual limits. It prohibits insurers from denying coverage solely because services occur outside a hospital and requires insurers to train staff on these benefits. The law also specifies that providers must hold appropriate licenses and accreditation for these services. This directly affects Commonwealth employees with ABI by ensuring comprehensive insurance coverage for their rehabilitation needs.
Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareMandates insurer coverage for cognitive rehab therapies without limits, expanding healthcare access for ABI patients and protecting coverage rights per bill's requirements.95% confidence ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentMandates coverage of cognitive rehab for state employees, expanding health benefits without coverage limits, directly supporting worker health and employment standards.95% confidence
in committee · Massachusetts · House Aug 4, 2026

H 4338: An Act to reduce inequities in access to medical procedures

This bill prohibits health insurance carriers from lowering reimbursement rates for doctors' evaluation/management or procedural services solely because the provider also billed other covered services (like minor surgery) on the same day. It directly affects medical providers and insurers by voiding any contract terms allowing such payment reductions. The key provision ensures providers aren't penalized financially for delivering multiple covered services during a single patient visit, promoting fair payment for comprehensive care.
Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill prohibits insurers from penalizing providers for multiple services during one visit, reducing inequities and improving access to medical procedures.90% confidence
passed · Massachusetts · House Aug 4, 2026

H 3660: An Act relative to construction zone speed control systems

By Representative Finn of West Springfield, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3660) of Michael J. Finn and others relative to construction zone speed control systems. Transportation.
Topics ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationBill establishes construction zone speed control systems to enhance transportation safety, directly advancing safety standards in infrastructure maintenance.95% confidence
Mike Finn (D) · 4 co-sponsors
passed · Massachusetts · House Aug 4, 2026

H 3905: An Act authorizing the city of Salem to employ automated enforcement of speed limit violations in designated school zones within the city of Salem

By Representative Cruz of Salem and Senator Lovely, a joint petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3905) of Manny Cruz (with the approval of the mayor and city council) that the city of Salem be authorized to employ automated enforcement of speed limit violations in designated school zones. Transportation. [Local Approval Received.]
Topics ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationAuthorizes automated speed enforcement in school zones, enhancing traffic safety - a key transportation safety measure directly advancing transportation infrastructure management.95% confidence
passed · Massachusetts · House Aug 4, 2026

H 4087: An Act relative to traffic safety at intersections

By Representative Ramos of Springfield, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 4087) of Orlando Ramos relative to traffic safety at intersections. Transportation.
Topics ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationBill specifically addresses traffic safety at intersections, directly enhancing transportation safety infrastructure per topic description.90% confidence
Orlando Ramos (D)
in committee · Massachusetts · House Aug 4, 2026

H 4432: An Act establishing the hospital to home partnership program

H 4432 establishes the Hospital to Home Partnership Program within the Executive Office of Health and Human Services. It requires participating acute-care hospitals to include an Aging Services Access Point (ASAP) staff member as a dedicated liaison to help patients transition to home or community-based care instead of skilled nursing facilities. The program aims to improve coordination between hospitals and community providers, streamlining discharges to reduce institutional placements. This directly affects hospitals, ASAPs, and patients needing post-hospital care services.
Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareEstablishes program to improve hospital-to-home transitions, reducing institutional placements and enhancing care coordination within healthcare services.95% confidence
passed · Massachusetts · House Aug 4, 2026

H 2918: An Act relative to mandatory coverage for certain health screenings for firefighters

By Representative Mendes of Brockton, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2918) of Rita A. Mendes relative to mandatory coverage for certain health screenings for firefighters. Public Service.
Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareMandates insurance coverage for firefighter health screenings, expanding preventive care access under healthcare policy.95% confidence
Rita Mendes (D)
passed · Massachusetts · House Aug 4, 2026

H 277: An Act relative to cueing and supervision in the PCA program

By Representative O'Day of West Boylston, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 277) of James J. O'Day relative to the administration of the personal care attendant program by the Division of Medical Assistance. Children, Families and Persons with Disabilities.
Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill addresses administration of PCA program under Medical Assistance, supporting healthcare service delivery for vulnerable populations through improved supervision protocols.85% confidence
Jim O'Day (D) · 1 co-sponsor
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