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passed · Massachusetts · House Nov 5, 2025

H 2205: An Act expanding loan repayment assistance for primary care physicians

By Representative Domb of Amherst, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2205) of Mindy Domb relative to loan repayment assistance for primary care physicians. Mental Health, Substance Use and Recovery.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareExpands loan repayment assistance for primary care physicians, increasing healthcare workforce access and provider availability.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Primary Care Substance Abuse

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signed · Massachusetts · Senate Aug 7, 2025

S 2543: An Act strengthening health care protections in the Commonwealth

Senate, June 26, 2025 -- Text of the Senate Bill strengthening health care protections in the Commonwealth (Senate, No. 2543) (being the text of Senate, No. 2538, printed as amended).

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill title explicitly states 'strengthening health care protections' with no ambiguity in language or intent.95% confidence

in committee · Massachusetts · Senate Nov 17, 2025

S 2588: An Act relative to culturally competent and effective health care

Senate, August 2025 -- The committee on Public Health to whom was referred the petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1576) of Liz Miranda for legislation relative to culturally competent and effective health care, report the accompanying bill (Senate, No 2588).

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcarePromotes culturally competent healthcare, improving patient access and care quality for diverse populations, aligning with support indicators.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Public Health

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passed · Massachusetts · House Apr 16, 2026

H 1403: An Act to ensure equitable health coverage for children

By Representative Rogers of Cambridge, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1403) of David M. Rogers and Sal N. DiDomenico for legislation to ensure equitable health coverage for children. Health Care Financing.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill explicitly aims to expand equitable health coverage for children, directly advancing access and strengthening public health funding for minors.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Children's Health

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passed · Massachusetts · House Apr 21, 2026

H 1417: An Act to advance health equity

By Representative Williams of Springfield, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1417) of Bud L. Williams and Lindsay N. Sabadosa for legislation to advance health equity and to establish a secretary of equity. Health Care Financing.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill title 'advance health equity' and summary directly target healthcare equity through financing, aligning with support indicators like improving access and equity.95% confidence

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passed · Massachusetts · House Jun 17, 2026

H 1420: An Act to prevent medical debt by restoring health safety net eligibility levels

By Representative Worrell of Boston, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1420) of Christopher J. Worrell for legislation relative to health safety net eligibility. Health Care Financing.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareRestoring health safety net eligibility expands access to healthcare services and prevents medical debt, directly advancing patient access and coverage as per support indicators.95% confidence

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passed · Massachusetts · House Jun 17, 2026

H 1363: An Act to extend enhanced Medicaid benefits to eligible hospitals

By Representative Fiola of Fall River, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1363) of Carole A. Fiola, Christopher Hendricks and Christopher M. Markey for legislation to extend enhanced Medicaid benefits to eligible hospitals. Health Care Financing.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareExtends enhanced Medicaid benefits to hospitals, increasing healthcare funding and access to services under Health Care Financing.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Medicaid

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passed · Massachusetts · Senate Feb 9, 2026

S 901: An Act to advance health equity

By Mr. Payano, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 901) of Pavel M. Payano, Liz Miranda, Manny Cruz, Patricia D. Jehlen and others for legislation to advance health equity. Health Care Financing.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill explicitly aims to 'advance health equity' through legislation, directly aligning with indicators like improving patient access and reducing disparities in healthcare services.95% confidence

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passed · Massachusetts · House Feb 11, 2026

H 586: An Act relative to type 1 diabetes informational materials for the parents and guardians of students

H 586 requires Massachusetts public schools to provide informational materials about type 1 diabetes to parents and guardians of students diagnosed with the condition. The materials must cover recognizing symptoms and managing insulin needs during school hours. This bill directly affects families of students with type 1 diabetes and school staff responsible for health protocols.

Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationRequires schools to provide diabetes management materials, ensuring students with type 1 diabetes can safely attend and participate in education, directly supporting educational access.90% confidence ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareRequires schools to provide diabetes management materials, improving student health access and safety per healthcare topic indicators.92% confidence

Sub-Topics Student Health

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introduced · Massachusetts · Senate

SD 78: An Act to prohibit inappropriate use of the health care cost growth benchmark

This bill (SD 78) limits healthcare providers' ability to negotiate rate increases with insurance companies that exceed the state-established health care cost growth benchmark. It directly affects hospitals, clinics, and other healthcare providers when they seek higher payments from insurance carriers. The key provision adds a new requirement to existing law, prohibiting rate increases above the benchmark defined in Chapter 6D, Section 9 of the General Laws. This creates a concrete cap on negotiated payment increases for healthcare services.

Topics ✗ HealthcareOpposes HealthcareBill restricts healthcare providers' ability to negotiate rate increases above state benchmark, limiting revenue from insurers and weakening provider financial stability.95% confidence

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