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passed · Massachusetts · House May 2, 2025

H 1410: An Act relative to the primary care workforce development and loan repayment grant program at community health centers

By Representative Stanley of Waltham, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1410) of Thomas M. Stanley and others for legislation to establish a primary care physician workforce development and loan forgiveness grant program to be administered by the Department of Public Health. Health Care Financing.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareEstablishes loan forgiveness program for primary care physicians at community health centers, directly funding workforce development to improve access to care.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Primary Care Public Health

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passed · Massachusetts · House Jun 17, 2026

H 2389: An Act relative to protecting public health and reducing health care costs

By Representatives Decker of Cambridge and Domb of Amherst, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2389) of Marjorie C. Decker relative to the health impacts and costs of emissions associated with grid electricity and delivered fuels, and the benefits of energy conservation, energy efficiency and renewable energy. Public Health.

Topics ✓ EnergySupports EnergyBill explicitly cites benefits of renewable energy, energy efficiency, and conservation to address emissions and health costs from grid electricity/fuels.90% confidence ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentBill explicitly promotes renewable energy, energy efficiency, and reduces emissions linked to health impacts, directly advancing environmental protection goals.90% confidence ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill explicitly aims to protect public health through emissions reduction and energy efficiency, directly aligning with healthcare policy goals of improving population health outcomes.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Energy Efficiency Renewable Energy Public Health

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passed · Massachusetts · House May 22, 2025

H 1361: An Act to address health care costs through the cost benchmark and rate review processes

By Representative Duffy of Holyoke, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1361) of Patricia A. Duffy relative to health care costs. Health Care Financing.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill establishes cost benchmarking and rate review to reduce healthcare costs, enhancing affordability and access to services.90% confidence

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passed · Massachusetts · Senate Dec 4, 2025

S 764: An Act ensuring prompt access to health care

By Mr. Gomez, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 764) of Adam Gomez for legislation to ensure prompt access to health care. Financial Services.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill explicitly aims to ensure prompt healthcare access, directly aligning with support indicators for improving patient access and strengthening healthcare services.95% confidence

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passed · Massachusetts · House Dec 4, 2025

H 1321: An Act relative to transparency of consumer health insurance rights

By Representative Schwartz of Newton, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1321) of Greg Schwartz and Natalie M. Higgins relative to the display of information on enrollment cards of health plans. Financial Services.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareRequires health plans to display clear enrollment information, enhancing consumer transparency and protection of rights per bill title/summary.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Insurance

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passed · Massachusetts · Senate Jan 29, 2026

S 832: An Act providing health insurance coverage for scalp and facial hair prostheses

By Mr. Tarr, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 832) of Bruce E. Tarr, Joan B. Lovely and John F. Keenan for legislation to provide health insurance coverage for scalp and facial hair prosthesis. Financial Services.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill mandates health insurance coverage for scalp/facial hair prostheses, expanding medical coverage under healthcare policies per its explicit purpose.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Insurance

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passed · Massachusetts · House Aug 28, 2025

H 1309: An Act assuring prompt access to health care

By Representative Sabadosa of Northampton, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1309) of Lindsay N. Sabadosa relative to reimbursements of costs for medically appropriate evaluations and management services in outpatient settings. Financial Services.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill mandates reimbursement for outpatient evaluations to ensure prompt healthcare access, directly improving patient access to care services.95% confidence

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passed · Massachusetts · Senate Apr 1, 2026

S 866: An Act to protect medically fragile children

By Ms. Friedman, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 866) of Cindy F. Friedman and Sean Garballey for legislation to protect medically fragile children. Health Care Financing.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill protects medically fragile children via Health Care Financing, directly advancing patient protection and access to specialized care under healthcare policy.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Children's Health

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passed · Massachusetts · House Mar 2, 2026

H 3362: An Act relative to requiring premium impact statements

By Representative Jones of North Reading, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3362) of Bradley H. Jones, Jr. and others for legislation to require disclosure of changes to health care and insurance regulations by certain state agencies. State Administration and Regulatory Oversight.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareRequires disclosure of premium impacts from healthcare regulation changes, enhancing consumer transparency and protection.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Insurance

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passed · Massachusetts · Senate Sep 4, 2025

S 1576: An Act relative to culturally competent and effective health care

By Ms. Miranda, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1576) of Liz Miranda for legislation relative to culturally competent and effective health care. Public Health.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill promotes culturally competent healthcare to improve patient access and care quality, aligning with support indicators like enhancing service effectiveness.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Public Health

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