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passed · Massachusetts · House Mar 9, 2026

H 1286: An Act relative to colorectal and breast cancer screenings

By Representative Philips of Sharon, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1286) of Edward R. Philips relative to insurance coverage for colorectal cancer screenings and breast cancer screenings. Financial Services.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill mandates insurance coverage for colorectal and breast cancer screenings, expanding preventive care access and aligning with healthcare strengthening indicators.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Insurance

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passed · Massachusetts · Senate Feb 26, 2026

S 773: An Act expanding access to mental health services

By Mr. Keenan, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 773) of John F. Keenan for legislation to expand access to mental health services for inpatient treatment. Financial Services.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill explicitly expands access to mental health services for inpatient treatment, directly advancing patient access and supporting mental health services per topic indicators.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Mental Health

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passed · Massachusetts · House Mar 9, 2026

H 4014: An Act authorizing pharmacists to provide opioid use disorder treatment

By Representative Gentile of Sudbury, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 4014) of Carmine Lawrence Gentile relative to insurance coverage for pharmacists providing opioid use disorder treatment. Financial Services.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareAuthorizes pharmacists to provide opioid use disorder treatment with insurance coverage, expanding access to substance use disorder care and aligning with healthcare access indicators.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Substance Abuse

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passed · Massachusetts · House Jan 8, 2026

H 1131: An Act expanding access to mental health services

By Representative Decker of Cambridge, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1131) of Marjorie C. Decker, Samantha Montaño and Natalie M. Higgins relative to expanding access to coverage for certain mental health services. Financial Services.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill explicitly aims to expand mental health service coverage, directly advancing healthcare access as defined in the topic description.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Mental Health

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passed · Massachusetts · House Jan 8, 2026

H 1319: An Act related to comprehensive clinical and extended support services

By Representatives Scanlon of North Attleborough and Donaghue of Westborough, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1319) of Adam J. Scanlon, James B. Eldridge and James K. Hawkins relative to insurance coverage for comprehensive clinical and extended support services. Financial Services.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill mandates insurance coverage for comprehensive clinical and extended support services, expanding patient access to healthcare services.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Insurance

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passed · Massachusetts · House Jan 28, 2026

H 1337: An Act relative to opioid use disorder treatment and rehabilitation coverage

By Representatives Vargas of Haverhill and Donaghue of Westborough, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1337) of Andres X. Vargas and Kate Donaghue relative to opioid use disorder treatment and rehabilitation. Financial Services.

Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeBill funds opioid treatment/rehabilitation, directly supporting criminal justice reform by addressing addiction (a root cause of recidivism) and improving rehabilitation programs.90% confidence ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill mandates coverage for opioid use disorder treatment/rehabilitation, expanding access to healthcare services for substance use disorders.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Drug Policy Substance Abuse

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passed · Massachusetts · House Jun 17, 2026

H 1404: An Act to improve patient care through integrated electronic health records

By Representative Ryan of Boston, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1404) of Daniel J. Ryan for legislation to establish integrated electronic health records. Health Care Financing.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill establishes integrated electronic health records to improve patient care coordination, directly advancing healthcare service quality per support indicators.95% confidence

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passed · Massachusetts · House Jun 17, 2026

H 1406: An Act to improve continuity of care for MassHealth members with chronic conditions

By Representative Sabadosa of Northampton, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1406) of Lindsay N. Sabadosa relative to continuity of care for MassHealth members with chronic conditions. Health Care Financing.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill explicitly aims to improve continuity of care for MassHealth chronic condition members, enhancing patient access and coordination within public health insurance program.95% confidence

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passed · Massachusetts · House Apr 16, 2026

H 1402: An Act to protect MassHealth applicants facing undue hardship

By Representative Plouffe of Brockton, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1402) of Bridget Plouffe for legislation to establish criteria for MassHealth hardship waivers. Health Care Financing.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareEstablishes hardship waiver criteria to protect MassHealth access for vulnerable applicants, expanding coverage eligibility without restrictions.95% confidence

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passed · Massachusetts · House Dec 8, 2025

H 4073: An Act relative to fair medical debt reporting and collection

By Representative LeBoeuf of Worcester, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 4073) of David Henry Argosky LeBoeuf relative to medical debt reporting and collection. Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill addresses fair medical debt reporting/collection, protecting patients from abusive practices and improving healthcare access by preventing debt-related barriers to care.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Medical Licensing

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