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Every healthcare bill, vote, and legislator stance in Massachusetts, automatically classified by Maddy, our AI policy reader.

MA Legislature US Congress

Total bills

2,052

194th Legislature (2025-2026)

Top supporter

Dave Muradian

100% support rate

Top opponent

Aaron Saunders

11% support rate

Ranked legislators

5 support · 5 oppose

Key legislators

Who's moving healthcare in Massachusetts

Legislators moving healthcare in Massachusetts
Legislator	Party	Stance	Support rate	Decisive votes
Dave Muradian House · District 9th Worcester	R	Strong +	100%	9
Donald Wong House · District 9th Essex	R	Strong +	100%	9
Dave Vieira House · District 3rd Barnstable	R	Strong +	89%	9
David DeCoste House · District 5th Plymouth	R	Strong +	89%	9
John Gaskey House · District 2nd Plymouth	R	Strong +	89%	9
Aaron Saunders House · District 7th Hampden	D	Strong −	11%	9
Amy Sangiolo House · District 11th Middlesex	D	Strong −	11%	9
John Rogers House · District 12th Norfolk	D	Strong −	12%	8
Priscila Sousa House · District 6th Middlesex	D	Strong −	14%	7
Alan Silvia House · District 7th Bristol	D	Oppose	22%	9

Showing 1,951–1,960 of 2,052 bills

All healthcare bills

introduced · Massachusetts · House

HD 1500: An Act relative to trans-inclusive health care access

This bill, HD 1500, requires health insurance providers, health care plans, and related entities to accept a single written verification from a health care provider for gender-affirming care. It prohibits them from rejecting such verification unless it clearly fails to meet established clinical guidelines, and prevents them from demanding more than one verification for treatment of gender dysphoria. The bill defines "qualified mental health care professional" using standards from the World Professional Association for Transgender Health (WPATH). It directly affects transgender individuals seeking health coverage for gender-affirming care and the insurers/health plans that process those requests. The policy change removes bureaucratic barriers to accessing medically necessary care.

Topics ✓ Healthcare

Sub-Topics Insurance Mental Health

introduced · Massachusetts · House

HD 1228: An Act establishing Medicare for All in Massachusetts

This bill would create a single government-run health care system called the Massachusetts Health Care Trust, providing universal coverage to all Massachusetts residents. It eliminates patient cost-sharing (like deductibles and co-pays) and requires the Trust to cover all medically appropriate services, including dental, behavioral health, and long-term care. The Trust would replace current private and public insurance plans, funding care through state revenue to ensure coverage regardless of income, health status, or employment. It directly affects every Massachusetts resident (as defined, including homeless individuals and undocumented people) and all health care providers in the state. The system aims to reduce administrative costs, control spending, and expand preventive care while guaranteeing continuous coverage without job or enrollment changes.

Topics ✓ Budget & Taxes ✓ Healthcare

Sub-Topics Revenue Long-Term Care Medicare Primary Care

introduced · Massachusetts · House

HD 1026: An Act ensuring equal access to medical treatments essential for people with a developmental disability, intellectual disability, or autism

This bill (HD 1026) requires the Division to cover medically necessary habilitative and rehabilitative treatments for adults aged 21+ who have developmental disabilities, intellectual disabilities, or autism spectrum disorder and are covered under Chapter 118E. It mandates coverage for treatments like applied behavior analysis (provided by licensed professionals) and both dedicated and non-dedicated communication devices (including tablets), as determined medically necessary by a licensed physician or psychologist. The policy directly affects eligible adults with these diagnoses, ensuring state-funded access to specific therapies and assistive devices previously not guaranteed under the existing coverage. It does not change eligibility criteria but expands required coverage for defined treatments and devices.

Topics ✓ Healthcare

Tags People with Disabilities

introduced · Massachusetts · House

HD 2335: An Act relative to patient access to biomarker testing to provide appropriate therapy

HD 2335 requires health insurers and Medicaid plans in Massachusetts to cover biomarker testing for patients when the test is supported by medical evidence, such as FDA approvals, CMS guidelines, or nationally recognized clinical practice guidelines. It directly affects patients needing personalized treatment (e.g., cancer care) and insurers, mandating coverage for diagnosis, treatment, or monitoring of diseases. Key provisions include strict timelines for prior authorization decisions (72 hours standard, 24 hours in emergencies), limits on requiring multiple biopsies, and clear processes for patients to appeal coverage denials. The bill ensures access to evidence-based testing without unnecessary delays or disruptions in care.

Topics ✓ Healthcare

Sub-Topics Medicaid

introduced · Massachusetts · Senate

SD 532: An Act relative to patient access to biomarker testing to provide appropriate therapy

SD 532 requires health insurers and government health plans to cover biomarker testing for diagnosis, treatment, and monitoring of diseases when supported by specific evidence, including FDA approvals, clinical guidelines, or CMS determinations. It directly affects patients enrolled in Commonwealth group insurance (e.g., state employees) and Medicaid beneficiaries. The bill mandates coverage without unnecessary disruptions (like multiple biopsies) and sets strict timelines: insurers must approve or deny prior authorization requests within 72 hours (24 hours for urgent cases), with requests deemed approved if no response is received. Patients and providers also gain access to clear processes for appealing coverage denials.

Topics ✓ Healthcare

Sub-Topics Medicaid