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passed · Massachusetts · House Feb 27, 2025

HD 4233: An Act relative to insurance coverage for new treatment

By Representative Gaskey of Carver, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1172) of John R. Gaskey relative to insurance coverage for gender-affirming health care services. Financial Services.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill explicitly mandates insurance coverage for gender-affirming health care services, expanding patient access to covered treatments under healthcare policy.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Insurance

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passed · Massachusetts · House Feb 27, 2025

HD 3702: An Act for health care non-discrimination

By Representative Honan of Boston, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1192) of Kevin G. Honan relative to establishing alternative payment arrangements to promote health care non-discrimination. Financial Services.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill promotes healthcare non-discrimination via alternative payment arrangements, protecting patient rights and access to services.90% confidence

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introduced · Massachusetts · House

HD 3364: An Act establishing a fund for the Western Massachusetts Hospital

HD 3364, introduced by Representative Michael J. Finn, proposes to establish a dedicated fund to support Western Massachusetts Hospital. The bill would create a new financial resource specifically for the hospital, though the abstract does not specify how the fund would be financed or allocated. This legislation, categorized under Public Health, directly affects the hospital's funding structure by enabling dedicated resource allocation. The abstract provides no details on operational changes or broader impacts beyond the fund's creation.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill establishes dedicated fund for Western Mass Hospital, directly providing financial support to a healthcare institution under Public Health category.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Hospitals Public Health

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passed · Massachusetts · Senate Jan 29, 2026

S 898: An Act relative to patient centered access to behavioral health services in accountable care organizations

By Mr. Moore, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 898) of Michael O. Moore relative to patient centered access to behavioral health services in accountable care organizations. Health Care Financing.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill improves patient access to behavioral health services in accountable care organizations, directly supporting mental health care expansion and patient-centered care access.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Mental Health

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passed · Massachusetts · Senate Jan 29, 2026

S 864: An Act limiting excessive growth in the operating budgets of health care oversight agencies

By Mr. Finegold, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 864) of Barry R. Finegold for legislation relative to the operating budgets of health care oversight agencies. Health Care Financing.

Topics ✗ Budget & TaxesOpposes Budget & TaxesLimits budget growth for health care oversight agencies, directly restricting government spending in this area.90% confidence ✗ HealthcareOpposes HealthcareBill explicitly limits budget growth for healthcare oversight agencies, restricting operational capacity per 'limit' indicator in oppose definition.85% confidence

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passed · Massachusetts · Senate Jan 29, 2026

S 840: An Act relative to insurer responsibility to the operating budgets of health care oversight entities

By Mr. Collins, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 840) of Nick Collins for legislation to ensure to insurer responsibility to the operating budgets of health care oversight entities by paying to the commonwealth an amount for the estimated expenses of the commission. Health Care Financing.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareMandates insurers to fund healthcare oversight entities' operating budgets, directly advancing healthcare financing and oversight stability.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Insurance

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passed · Massachusetts · Senate Jan 29, 2026

S 911: An Act to strengthen the management of the health care connector

By Mr. Tarr, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 911) of Bruce E. Tarr for legislation to strengthen the management of the health care connector. Health Care Financing.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill explicitly aims to strengthen health care connector management, directly advancing healthcare system oversight and financing as indicated in title and summary.90% confidence

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passed · Massachusetts · Senate Dec 4, 2025

S 779: An Act to protect 340B providers

By Mr. Lewis, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 779) of Jason M. Lewis for legislation to protect 340B providers in the drug discount program. Financial Services.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill protects 340B providers in drug discount program, ensuring continued access to affordable medications for safety-net hospitals and patients, directly supporting healthcare access and affordability.92% confidence

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passed · Massachusetts · Senate Apr 30, 2026

S 687: An Act ensuring access to fair and reasonable pharmacy networks

By Ms. Creem, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 687) of Cynthia Stone Creem for legislation to ensure access to fair and reasonable pharmacy networks. Financial Services.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareEnsures access to fair pharmacy networks, improving patient access to medications and protecting consumer choice in healthcare services.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Prescription Drugs

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passed · Massachusetts · Senate Apr 30, 2026

S 831: An Act to ensure access to prescription medication and community pharmacies

By Mr. Tarr, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 831) of Bruce E. Tarr for legislation to ensure access to prescription medication and community pharmacies. Financial Services.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill ensures access to prescription medication and community pharmacies, directly improving patient access to essential healthcare services.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Prescription Drugs

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