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passed · Massachusetts · Senate Jan 29, 2026

S 907: An Act to protect Norwood healthcare access

By Mr. Rush, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 907) of Michael F. Rush for legislation to protect Norwood healthcare access. Health Care Financing.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill explicitly aims to 'protect Norwood healthcare access' under Health Care Financing, aligning with protecting patient access and strengthening healthcare services.95% confidence

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passed · Massachusetts · Senate Sep 4, 2025

S 1577: An Act to improve access to health care for people with Long COVID

By Ms. Miranda, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1577) of Liz Miranda for legislation to improve access to health care for people with Long COVID. Public Health.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill explicitly aims to improve healthcare access for Long COVID patients, directly advancing patient access and care under healthcare policy.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Public Health

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passed · Massachusetts · Senate Jun 16, 2025

S 875: An Act to promote transparency in prescription drug prices

By Mr. Kennedy, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 875) of Edward J. Kennedy for legislation to promote transparency in prescription drug prices by conducting an affordability review of prescription drugs. Health Care Financing.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill mandates affordability reviews of prescription drugs under Health Care Financing, directly improving patient access to medication costs and promoting transparency in healthcare pricing.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Prescription Drugs

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passed · Massachusetts · Senate Jun 16, 2025

S 851: An Act addressing unfair practices of private equity in health care

By Mr. Cyr, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 851) of Julian Cyr for legislation to address unfair practices of private equity in health care. Health Care Financing.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareAddresses private equity's unfair practices in healthcare, aiming to protect system integrity and patient care from harmful financial practices, aligning with protective healthcare measures.90% confidence

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passed · Massachusetts · House Mar 19, 2026

H 2612: An Act relative to health insurance and incarcerated individuals

HD 1608 requires health insurance carriers to cover all medically necessary care for incarcerated individuals who have health insurance through themselves or their family. If the individual or family cannot pay co-pays or deductibles, the insurance company can seek reimbursement from the Department of Corrections instead. The bill also mandates that insurers waive extra fees for using non-preferred medical providers while the person is incarcerated. This directly affects incarcerated people with health insurance, their insurers, and the Department of Corrections.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill mandates health insurance coverage for incarcerated individuals, expanding access to healthcare services per bill title and summary.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Insurance

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passed · Massachusetts · House Mar 16, 2026

H 2559: An Act to protect a patient’s right to a support person at health care facilities

This bill (HD 2387) gives patients the right to have a support person of their choice present during medical care. Patients receiving inpatient or outpatient treatment can have their chosen support person with them 24 hours a day in accessible areas of health care facilities, including during consultations with providers. Health care facilities may temporarily restrict this during surgeries or emergencies but cannot require the support person to be vaccinated to access the patient. The law directly affects all patients at health care facilities by ensuring consistent access to chosen support during treatment.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill explicitly protects patient rights to have support persons at healthcare facilities, advancing patient access and rights in healthcare policy.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Public Health

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passed · Massachusetts · Senate Jan 29, 2026

S 871: An Act ensuring equal access to medical treatments essential for people with a developmental disability, intellectual disability, or autism

SD 924 requires state health coverage to pay for medically necessary habilitative and rehabilitative treatments for adults aged 21+ with developmental disabilities, intellectual disabilities, or autism spectrum disorder. The bill mandates coverage for treatments like applied behavior analysis (provided by licensed professionals) and both dedicated and non-dedicated communication devices (including medically necessary tablets). Coverage applies only to individuals already receiving state health coverage under Chapter 118E, with diagnoses confirmed by licensed physicians or psychologists. This policy change directly expands access to essential, evidence-based care for a specific group of adults with qualifying disabilities.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareMandates MassHealth coverage for essential treatments for developmental/disability conditions, expanding insurance coverage and improving access for vulnerable populations.95% confidence

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passed · Massachusetts · Senate Jan 29, 2026

S 899: An Act relative to hospital profit and fairness

By Mr. Moore, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 899) of Michael O. Moore and James B. Eldridge for legislation relative to hospital profit and fairness. Health Care Financing.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill targets hospital profit regulation to ensure fairness in healthcare financing, aligning with patient access and protection indicators.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Hospitals

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passed · Massachusetts · Senate Jan 29, 2026

S 846: An Act to extend enhanced Medicaid benefits to eligible hospitals

By Mr. Cronin, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 846) of John J. Cronin for legislation relative to the sustainability of high public payer community hospitals. Health Care Financing.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareExtends enhanced Medicaid benefits to community hospitals, increasing funding and access to healthcare services.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Medicaid

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passed · Massachusetts · Senate Jan 29, 2026

S 853: An Act preserving and protecting public health

By Mr. DiDomenico, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 853) of Sal N. DiDomenico for legislation to preserve and protect public health. Health Care Financing.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill explicitly aims to 'preserve and protect public health' with 'Health Care Financing' subject, aligning with support indicators like strengthening public health protections.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Public Health

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