Healthcare (Public Health)

passed · Massachusetts · House Jun 17, 2026

H 2437: An Act to eliminate discrimination of incarcerated persons' participation in life saving programs

This bill (HD 3472) removes barriers for incarcerated individuals in Massachusetts to access life-saving organ donation and transplant programs. It requires the Department of Corrections to create procedures allowing inmates 18+ to become living organ donors, receive transplants, or donate bone marrow - including emergency donations for family members. Inmates can submit written requests to facility staff, who must refer them to medical review within three days. The bill also mandates that correctional facilities provide necessary aftercare coordination for these medical procedures, treating facilities like residential settings for continuity of care. It directly affects all incarcerated people in Massachusetts state correctional facilities.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill eliminates discrimination preventing incarcerated persons from accessing life-saving organ transplants (a healthcare service), expanding access to public health programs.92% confidence

Sub-Topics Public Health

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passed · Massachusetts · Senate Aug 20, 2026

S 1600: An Act relative to the safety of Autistic and Alzheimer's individuals

By Mr. O'Connor, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1600) of Patrick M. O'Connor for legislation relative to the safety of Autistic and Alzheimer's individuals. Public Health.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill under Public Health subject addresses safety for Autistic/Alzheimer's individuals, implying protective healthcare services for vulnerable populations.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Public Health

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passed · Massachusetts · Senate Jan 7, 2026

S 1550: An Act related to the risk of getting cancer due to the consumption of alcohol

By Mr. Keenan, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1550) of John F. Keenan and James B. Eldridge for legislation to require establishments that sell alcoholic beverages to post the risk of cancer due to the consumption of alcohol. Public Health.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareRequires alcohol establishments to post cancer risk warnings, advancing public health awareness and preventive healthcare measures.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Public Health

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passed · Massachusetts · Senate Feb 26, 2026

S 1632: An Act providing safeguards for home healthcare workers

By Mr. Velis, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1632) of John C. Velis and Michael D. Brady for legislation to provide safeguards for home healthcare workers. Public Health.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill provides safeguards for home healthcare workers, directly supporting healthcare workforce protection under Public Health subject, aligning with medical professional safeguards.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Public Health

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passed · Massachusetts · Senate Jan 7, 2026

S 1532: An Act relative to patient identity and privacy protection in waiting rooms

By Mr. Feeney, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1532) of Paul R. Feeney for legislation relative to patient identity and privacy protection in waiting rooms. Public Health.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill explicitly protects patient privacy in healthcare waiting rooms, directly supporting patient rights under healthcare policies as defined in the topic description.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Public Health

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passed · Massachusetts · Senate Jan 8, 2026

S 1614: An Act ensuring home care patient safety

By Mr. Oliveira, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1614) of Jacob R. Oliveira for legislation to ensure home care for high-risk patients. Public Health.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill ensures home care patient safety for high-risk patients under Public Health, directly protecting patient rights and improving access to safe home care services.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Long-Term Care Public Health

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in committee · Massachusetts · House Jul 7, 2025

H 4251: An Act making appropriations for the fiscal year 2026 to provide for supplementing certain existing appropriations and for certain other activities and projects

This bill provides supplemental funding for Massachusetts state government operations and specific programs during fiscal year 2026. It allocates $100 million to the Executive Office for Administration and Finance as a reserve fund for responding to federal policy changes, and $30 million to the Housing Stabilization and Preservation Trust Fund. Key policy changes include expanding routine childhood immunization coverage to age 19, modifying how immunization funding recommendations are made, and allowing health plans to adjust copayments without commissioner votes. The bill affects state agencies, housing programs, public health initiatives, and healthcare providers participating in immunization programs.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesAllocates $100M reserve fund and $30M to housing/immunization programs, directly funding public services and fiscal management as described.95% confidence ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareExpands routine childhood immunization coverage to age 19, directly advancing public health programs and preventive care services.95% confidence ✓ HousingSupports HousingAllocates $30M to Housing Stabilization and Preservation Trust Fund, directly funding housing preservation programs per bill summary.95% confidence

Sub-Topics State Budget Children's Health Public Health

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passed · Massachusetts · Senate Jan 29, 2026

S 1565: An Act relative to diabetes prevention

This bill requires Massachusetts' Commissioner of Public Health to create a statewide diabetes action plan in collaboration with key health agencies. The plan must set specific goals to reduce diabetes rates, improve care, and control complications, and it mandates biennial reports to legislative committees. These reports will detail diabetes's financial impact, affected populations, program participation, program effectiveness, and funding needs. The bill directly affects state health agencies, medical assistance programs, and diabetes prevention initiatives across Massachusetts.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareMandates statewide diabetes action plan with goals to reduce rates, improve care, and track program effectiveness, advancing public health initiatives.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Public Health

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passed · Massachusetts · Senate Jul 10, 2025

S 1482: An Act protecting patients and health care workers from exposure to surgical smoke

By Ms. Comerford, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1482) of Joanne M. Comerford, John F. Keenan and Michael D. Brady for legislation to protect patients and health care workers from exposure to surgical smoke. Public Health.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill explicitly protects patients and healthcare workers from surgical smoke exposure, advancing healthcare safety standards in public health.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Public Health

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passed · Massachusetts · Senate Jan 8, 2026

S 1530: An Act improving newborn screening tests

By Mr. Fattman, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1530) of Ryan C. Fattman and Bruce E. Tarr for legislation relative to LSDs (Lysosomal Storage Disorders) in infants. Public Health.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill improves newborn screening for LSDs, advancing early detection and treatment access in public health programs.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Public Health

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