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passed · Massachusetts · Senate Feb 9, 2026

S 711: An Act relative to rate equity for community health centers

By Mr. Cyr, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 711) of Julian Cyr, Joanne M. Comerford, Paul R. Feeney and David T. Vieira for legislation to require prospective payment system methodology for reimbursement to community health centers. Financial Services.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareRequires prospective payment methodology for community health center reimbursement, ensuring stable funding and equitable access to care services.95% confidence

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passed · Massachusetts · House Feb 5, 2026

H 1267: An Act relative to unilateral contract changes

By Representative Moran of Lawrence, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1267) of Frank A. Moran for legislation to further regulate health insurance contracts. Financial Services.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareRegulates health insurance contracts to prevent unilateral changes, protecting patient access and rights in coverage.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Insurance

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passed · Massachusetts · Senate Jan 29, 2026

S 814: An Act relative to health insurance coverage notification

By Mr. Oliveira, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 814) of Jacob R. Oliveira for legislation to give patients a 60 day notice of any increase to out of pocket health insurance costs. Financial Services.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareMandates 60-day notice for out-of-pocket cost increases, protecting patient rights and transparency in health insurance coverage as per bill summary.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Insurance

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passed · Massachusetts · Senate Dec 4, 2025

S 713: An Act relative to adequate notice for health insurance modifications

By Mr. Cyr, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 713) of Julian Cyr for legislation relative to adequate notice for health insurance modifications. Financial Services.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareRequires insurers to provide adequate notice before modifying coverage, protecting consumer rights and ensuring transparency in health insurance changes.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Insurance

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passed · Massachusetts · Senate Jan 29, 2026

S 874: An Act strengthening mental health centers

By Mr. Keenan, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 874) of John F. Keenan, James B. Eldridge, James K. Hawkins, David Paul Linsky and other members of the General Court for legislation to strengthen mental health centers. Health Care Financing.

Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeStrengthening mental health centers supports criminal justice reform by improving rehabilitation programs and reducing recidivism through better mental health services.75% confidence ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill explicitly aims to strengthen mental health centers, directly supporting mental health services under healthcare policy as defined in the topic description.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Mental Health

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passed · Massachusetts · House Mar 30, 2026

H 2219: An Act expanding access to mental health services and strengthening risk assessment protocols

By Representative LaNatra of Kingston, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2219) of Kathleen R. LaNatra and others for legislation to expand access to mental health services and strengthen risk assessment protocols. Mental Health, Substance Use and Recovery.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill explicitly expands mental health access and strengthens protocols, directly advancing healthcare services per topic description.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Mental Health Substance Abuse

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passed · Massachusetts · House Feb 5, 2026

H 1130: An Act relative to telehealth and digital equity for patients

By Representative Decker of Cambridge, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1130) of Marjorie C. Decker and others relative to telehealth and digital equity for patients. Financial Services.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill promotes telehealth access via digital equity, enhancing patient access to healthcare services and addressing digital barriers in healthcare delivery.95% confidence ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyBill explicitly promotes digital equity for telehealth access, directly advancing equitable technology and internet access for patients per topic description.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Telehealth

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passed · Massachusetts · House Jul 9, 2026

H 1396: An Act strengthening mental health centers

By Representative O'Day of West Boylston, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1396) of James J. O'Day and others for legislation to increase minimum payment rates for certain behavioral health services. Health Care Financing.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareIncreases minimum payment rates for behavioral health services, directly funding and strengthening mental health centers per bill summary.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Mental Health

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passed · Massachusetts · House Mar 16, 2026

H 2445: An Act preserving essential services in our hospitals

By Representatives Higgins of Leominster and Scarsdale of Pepperell, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2445) of Natalie M. Higgins, Margaret R. Scarsdale and others relative to essential services in hospitals. Public Health.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill explicitly preserves essential hospital services under Public Health, directly protecting healthcare access and infrastructure per support indicators.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Hospitals

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passed · Massachusetts · House Mar 26, 2026

H 2011: An Act relative to bodily autonomy and family integrity

By Representative Thurber of Somerset, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2011) of Justin Thurber for legislation to regulate health decisions. The Judiciary.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill title 'bodily autonomy' and summary 'regulate health decisions' align with patient rights protection (support indicator), though vague on specifics.80% confidence

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