This bill, H 4601, is a fiscal year 2025 appropriations measure that allocates specific funds to Massachusetts state agencies and programs. It directly affects state operations by supplementing existing budgets, including $2.05 billion for MassHealth fee-for-service payments, $35 million for housing preservation, $15 million for World Cup event support, and $60.7 million for snow removal services. Key mechanisms include re-appropriating unspent funds from previous years and creating new funding reserves for specific purposes like reproductive health care continuity and substance use disorder treatment facilities. The bill ensures these funds are available through June 2026, supplementing existing appropriations without creating new policies.
By Representative Duffy of Holyoke, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2410) of Patricia A. Duffy and others for legislation to expand patient access to oral health care. Public Health.
By Representative Higgins of Leominster, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2447) of Natalie M. Higgins, Lindsay N. Sabadosa and James B. Eldridge relative to prescriptions for testosterone therapy medications. Public Health.
By Representative Rogers of Norwood, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 459) of John H. Rogers relative to the board of registration in podiatry within the board of registration in medicine. Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure.
By Mr. Driscoll, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 727) of William J. Driscoll, Jr. relative to protections and health insurance coverage for living organ donors. Financial Services.
By Representative Kerans of Danvers, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2217) of Sally P. Kerans relative to opioid reversal drugs. Mental Health, Substance Use and Recovery.
By Representative LaNatra of Kingston, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2473) of Kathleen R. LaNatra, Patrick Joseph Kearney and Steven George Xiarhos relative to emergency medical services oversight. Public Health.
By Mr. Montigny, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 484) of Mark C. Montigny for legislation relative to reserving beds in nursing homes during certain leaves of absence. Elder Affairs.
By Representative Howard of Lowell, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2125) of Vanna Howard and others relative to paid family and medical leave for educators. Labor and Workforce Development.
By Mr. Tarr, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1418) of Bruce E. Tarr for legislation relative to fetal opioid drug exposure. Mental Health, Substance Use and Recovery.
