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passed · Massachusetts · House Feb 9, 2026

H 1156: An Act relative to uncollected co-pays, co-insurance and deductibles

By Representative Fiola of Fall River, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1156) of Carole A. Fiola for legislation to require certain healthcare carriers to share accountability with providers for uncollectible patient obligations after insurance. Financial Services.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareRequires healthcare carriers to share accountability for uncollectible patient payments, reducing provider financial burden and improving access to care.90% confidence

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passed · Massachusetts · House Mar 26, 2026

H 1743: An Act establishing medical civil rights

By Representative Hendricks of New Bedford, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1743) of Christopher Hendricks relative to establishing medical civil rights. The Judiciary.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill establishes 'medical civil rights,' directly protecting patient rights in healthcare settings, aligning with support indicators like patient rights protection.85% confidence

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passed · Massachusetts · House Jan 28, 2026

H 1315: An Act relative to IUD pain management coverage

By Representative Sabadosa of Northampton, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1315) of Lindsay N. Sabadosa and others relative to IUD pain management coverage. Financial Services.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareMandates insurance coverage for IUD pain management, expanding access to reproductive healthcare services.95% confidence

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passed · Massachusetts · Senate Dec 8, 2025

S 1399: An Act to increase investment in behavioral health care in the Commonwealth

By Ms. Friedman, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1399) of Cindy F. Friedman for legislation to increase investment in behavioral health care in the Commonwealth. Mental Health, Substance Use and Recovery.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill explicitly increases funding for behavioral health care, directly supporting mental health services within healthcare policy as defined.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Mental Health Substance Abuse

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passed · Massachusetts · House Oct 27, 2025

H 2536: An Act relative to facilitating the utilization of psychologists on the health care team

By Representative Schwartz of Newton, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2536) of Greg Schwartz for legislation to include psychologists in the definition of nursing practice. Public Health.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill expands mental health services by including psychologists in nursing practice definition, improving access to healthcare teams under Public Health.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Public Health

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passed · Massachusetts · Senate Feb 26, 2026

S 1414: An Act increasing access to ABA services by recognizing assistant level providers

By Mr. Moore, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1414) of Michael O. Moore, John J. Cronin, James B. Eldridge, Paul R. Feeney and other members of the Senate for legislation to increase access to Applied Behavior Analysis services by recognizing assistant level providers. Mental Health, Substance Use and Recovery.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill increases mental health service access by recognizing assistant providers for ABA therapy, directly expanding patient access to covered care under mental health services.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Mental Health Substance Abuse

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passed · Massachusetts · Senate Nov 6, 2025

S 855: An Act ensuring equitable health coverage for children

By Mr. DiDomenico, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 855) of Sal N. DiDomenico for legislation to ensure equitable health coverage for children. Health Care Financing.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill explicitly aims to ensure equitable health coverage for children, expanding access and advancing healthcare for a vulnerable group.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Children's Health

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in committee · Massachusetts · House Nov 10, 2025

HD 5269: An Act relative to a CHIA analysis of co-pays for mental and behavioral health services

By Representative Scanlon of North Attleborough, a petition (subject to Joint Rule 12) of Adam J. Scanlon that the Center for Health Information and Analysis be authorized to conduct an analysis of eliminating or capping co-pays for mental and behavioral health services. Health Care Financing.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill directs CHIA to analyze eliminating/capping mental health co-pays, aiming to improve access and affordability of mental health services per summary.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Mental Health

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passed · Massachusetts · Senate Jan 29, 2026

S 1792: An Act relative to mandatory coverage for certain health screenings for firefighters

By Mr. Brady, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1792) of Michael D. Brady for legislation relative to mandatory coverage for certain health screenings for firefighters. Public Service.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareMandatory coverage for firefighter health screenings expands preventive care access by requiring insurers to cover specific screenings, strengthening healthcare access for first responders.95% confidence

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passed · Massachusetts · House Jan 23, 2026

H 1212: An Act relative to emergency insulin access

By Representatives Kane of Shrewsbury and Lewis of Framingham, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1212) of Hannah Kane, Meghan K. Kilcoyne and others relative to emergency insulin access. Financial Services.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill directly addresses emergency insulin access, improving patient access to critical medication, a core healthcare access issue with no restrictive language.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Prescription Drugs

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