Healthcare

passed · Massachusetts · Senate Dec 4, 2025

S 1594: An Act to protect patients with Alzheimer's, dementia, and other psychiatric illnesses

By Mr. O'Connor, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1594) of Patrick M. O'Connor for legislation to protect patients with Alzheimer's, dementia, and other psychiatric illnesses. Public Health.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill explicitly aims to protect patients with Alzheimer's/dementia under Public Health, aligning with patient rights and care strengthening indicators.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Public Health

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passed · Massachusetts · Senate Mar 12, 2026

S 1635: An Act authorizing pharmacists to provide opioid use disorder treatment

By Mr. Velis, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1635) of John C. Velis for legislation to authorize pharmacists to provide opioid use disorder treatment. Public Health.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareAuthorizes pharmacists to provide opioid use disorder treatment, expanding access to public health services for substance use disorders.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Public Health Substance Abuse

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passed · Massachusetts · Senate Jun 16, 2025

S 900: An Act to promote primary care through Medicaid graduate medical education funding

By Mr. Oliveira, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 900) of Jacob R. Oliveira for legislation to promote primary care through Medicaid graduate medical education funding. Health Care Financing.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareFunds Medicaid graduate medical education to expand primary care access, directly increasing healthcare workforce capacity and patient access through targeted funding.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Primary Care

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passed · Massachusetts · Senate Dec 4, 2025

S 1522: An Act promoting patient safety and equitable access to care

By Ms. Edwards, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1522) of Lydia Edwards, Adam Gomez, Susannah M. Whipps, James B. Eldridge and other members of the General Court for legislation to promote patient safety and equitable access to care. Public Health.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill explicitly promotes patient safety and equitable access to care, aligning with indicators to advance healthcare access and protect patient rights under Public Health.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Public Health

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passed · Massachusetts · Senate Jun 16, 2025

S 868: An Act enhancing health care market oversight and pharmaceutical access

By Ms. Friedman, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 868) of Cindy F. Friedman, Joanne M. Comerford and Rebecca L. Rausch for legislation to enhance health care market oversight and pharmaceutical access. Health Care Financing.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill explicitly enhances pharmaceutical access, improving patient medication availability per support indicators.95% confidence

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passed · Massachusetts · Senate Jun 16, 2025

S 895: An Act to promote transparency and prevent price gouging of pharmaceutical drug prices

By Mr. Montigny, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 895) of Mark C. Montigny for legislation to promote transparency and prevent price gouging of pharmaceutical drug prices. Health Care Financing.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcarePrevents pharmaceutical price gouging, improving patient access to affordable medications through transparency measures in health care financing.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Prescription Drugs

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passed · Massachusetts · Senate Feb 26, 2026

S 1536: Resolve addressing EMS and health care services shortfalls in southeastern Massachusetts

By Mr. Feeney, a petition (accompanied by resolve, Senate, No. 1536) of Paul R. Feeney that provisions be made to address EMS and health care services shortfalls in southeastern Massachusetts. Public Health.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareAddresses EMS and healthcare service shortfalls in southeastern Massachusetts, aiming to strengthen regional healthcare access and services.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Public Health

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passed · Massachusetts · House Feb 5, 2026

H 1170: An Act relative to access to care for Ehler Danlos syndrome patients

By Representative Garry of Dracut, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1170) of Colleen M. Garry relative to providing coverage for physical therapy preventative, ongoing chronic maintenance, and acute treatment for Ehlers-Danlos syndrome patients. Financial Services.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill mandates insurance coverage for physical therapy treatments for Ehlers-Danlos syndrome patients, directly expanding healthcare access and coverage for a specific condition.95% confidence

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passed · Massachusetts · House Mar 19, 2026

H 2659: An Act to remove medical and health service fees for incarcerated people

By Representative Livingstone of Boston, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2659) of Jay D. Livingstone and Lindsay N. Sabadosa relative to medical and health service fees for incarcerated people. Public Safety and Homeland Security.

Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeRemoves financial barriers to medical care for incarcerated people, advancing rehabilitation and addressing correctional healthcare access - a key criminal justice reform indicator.95% confidence ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareRemoves financial barriers to medical services for incarcerated people, expanding access to healthcare services.90% confidence

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passed · Massachusetts · Senate Jan 29, 2026

S 903: An Act improving access to post acute services

By Mr. Payano, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 903) of Pavel M. Payano for legislation to improve the ability for patients to receive specialized medical care after an acute illness or surgery. Health Care Financing.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill explicitly aims to improve patient access to post-acute medical care, directly advancing healthcare access and specialized services per topic indicators.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Long-Term Care

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