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passed · Massachusetts · Senate Jan 29, 2026

S 844: An Act to improve continuity of care for MassHealth members with chronic conditions

By Mr. Crighton, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 844) of Brendan P. Crighton and Joanne M. Comerford for legislation to improve long term care for MassHealth members with chronic conditions. Health Care Financing.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill explicitly aims to improve continuity of care for MassHealth chronic condition patients, strengthening healthcare access and quality for a vulnerable population.95% confidence

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passed · Massachusetts · Senate Feb 26, 2026

S 1711: An Act regarding consistent care for addiction rooted in evidence

By Mr. Keenan, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1711) of John F. Keenan for legislation to require all state and county correctional facilities to provide medication for addiction treatment (MAT) for substance use disorder or alcohol use disorder. Public Safety and Homeland Security.

Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeMandates MAT in correctional facilities, promoting evidence-based rehabilitation to reduce recidivism - directly supports criminal justice reform in corrections.95% confidence ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareRequires MAT in correctional facilities, expanding access to addiction treatment as part of healthcare services.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Substance Abuse

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passed · Massachusetts · Senate Jan 29, 2026

S 880: An Act regarding Medicare savings programs eligibility

By Mr. Lewis, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 880) of Jason M. Lewis for legislation relative to Medicare savings programs eligibility. Health Care Financing.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill addresses Medicare savings program eligibility, likely expanding access to cost-saving benefits for beneficiaries, aligning with healthcare access support indicators.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Medicare

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passed · Massachusetts · Senate Mar 5, 2026

S 1579: An Act to eliminate barriers and expand abortion access

By Ms. Miranda, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1579) of Liz Miranda and Manny Cruz for legislation to eliminate barriers and expand abortion access for patients under the age of 16. Public Health.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareExpands abortion access for minors, directly improving patient access to reproductive healthcare services under Public Health.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Public Health Women's Health

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passed · Massachusetts · Senate Dec 4, 2025

S 1500: An Act relative to health care transparency

By Mr. Cronin, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1500) of John J. Cronin for legislation relative to health care transparency. Public Health.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill mandates healthcare transparency to improve patient access and informed decision-making, aligning with support indicators.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Public Health

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passed · Massachusetts · House Mar 16, 2026

H 2514: An Act relative to the definition of disclosure, apology and early offer programs

By Representative Plouffe of Brockton, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2514) of Bridget Plouffe relative to the definition of health care adverse outcome disclosure, apology and early offer programs. Public Health.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill defines disclosure/apology programs for healthcare adverse outcomes, promoting transparency and patient rights under Public Health, aligning with patient protection indicators.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Public Health

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passed · Massachusetts · House Mar 30, 2026

H 2229: An Act to expand equity and access to patient centered care for substance abuse disorder

By Representatives Rogers of Cambridge and Schwartz of Newton, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2229) of David M. Rogers and Greg Schwartz for legislation to expand equity and access to patient centered care for substance abuse disorders. Mental Health, Substance Use and Recovery.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareExpands equity and access to substance abuse treatment under mental health services, directly improving patient access and supporting healthcare delivery.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Mental Health Substance Abuse

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passed · Massachusetts · Senate Dec 18, 2025

S 872: An Act establishing a community health center nurse practitioner residency program

By Mr. Keenan, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 872) of John F. Keenan, Joanne M. Comerford, Michael J. Barrett and Michael O. Moore for legislation to establish a community health center nurse practitioner residency program. Health Care Financing.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareEstablishes nurse practitioner residency program to expand community health center staffing, improving patient access to primary care services.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Healthcare Workforce Primary Care

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passed · Massachusetts · House May 2, 2025

H 1377: An Act establishing a community health center nurse practitioner residency program

By Representative Keefe of Worcester, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1377) of Mary S. Keefe, Francisco E. Paulino and Russell E. Holmes for legislation to establish a community health center nurse practitioner residency program for the purposes of recruiting and retaining nurse practitioners at community health centers. Health Care Financing.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareEstablishes nurse practitioner residency program to recruit/retain staff at community health centers, directly improving healthcare access and workforce capacity in underserved areas.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Healthcare Workforce Primary Care

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passed · Massachusetts · Senate Jan 29, 2026

S 891: An Act relative to the primary care workforce development and loan repayment grant program at community health centers

By Ms. Miranda, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 891) of Liz Miranda, Joanne M. Comerford and Michael J. Barrett for legislation relative to the primary care workforce development and loan repayment grant program at community health centers. Health Care Financing.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareEstablishes loan repayment grants for primary care workforce at community health centers, directly funding workforce development to strengthen access to care services.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Primary Care

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