Healthcare

passed · Massachusetts · Senate Jan 29, 2026

S 907: An Act to protect Norwood healthcare access

By Mr. Rush, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 907) of Michael F. Rush for legislation to protect Norwood healthcare access. Health Care Financing.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill explicitly aims to 'protect Norwood healthcare access' under Health Care Financing, aligning with protecting patient access and strengthening healthcare services.95% confidence

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passed · Massachusetts · Senate Sep 4, 2025

S 1577: An Act to improve access to health care for people with Long COVID

By Ms. Miranda, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1577) of Liz Miranda for legislation to improve access to health care for people with Long COVID. Public Health.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill explicitly aims to improve healthcare access for Long COVID patients, directly advancing patient access and care under healthcare policy.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Public Health

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passed · Massachusetts · Senate Jun 16, 2025

S 875: An Act to promote transparency in prescription drug prices

By Mr. Kennedy, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 875) of Edward J. Kennedy for legislation to promote transparency in prescription drug prices by conducting an affordability review of prescription drugs. Health Care Financing.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill mandates affordability reviews of prescription drugs under Health Care Financing, directly improving patient access to medication costs and promoting transparency in healthcare pricing.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Prescription Drugs

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passed · Massachusetts · Senate Jun 16, 2025

S 851: An Act addressing unfair practices of private equity in health care

By Mr. Cyr, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 851) of Julian Cyr for legislation to address unfair practices of private equity in health care. Health Care Financing.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareAddresses private equity's unfair practices in healthcare, aiming to protect system integrity and patient care from harmful financial practices, aligning with protective healthcare measures.90% confidence

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passed · Massachusetts · House Mar 19, 2026

H 2612: An Act relative to health insurance and incarcerated individuals

By Representative Frost of Auburn, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2612) of Paul K. Frost relative to incarcerated persons covered by health insurance plans. Public Safety and Homeland Security.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill mandates health insurance coverage for incarcerated individuals, expanding access to healthcare services per bill title and summary.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Insurance

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passed · Massachusetts · House Mar 16, 2026

H 2559: An Act to protect a patient’s right to a support person at health care facilities

By Representative Vaughn of Wrentham, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2559) of Marcus S. Vaughn and Sue Chester relative to patients' rights to a support person at health care facilities. Public Health.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill explicitly protects patient rights to have support persons at healthcare facilities, advancing patient access and rights in healthcare policy.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Public Health

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passed · Massachusetts · Senate Jan 29, 2026

S 871: An Act ensuring equal access to medical treatments essential for people with a developmental disability, intellectual disability, or autism

By Mr. Keenan, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 871) of John F. Keenan, James B. Eldridge, James K. Hawkins, Michael O. Moore and other members of the General Court for legislation to require MassHealth to cover medical treatments essential for people with a developmental disability, intellectual disability, or autism. Health Care Financing.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareMandates MassHealth coverage for essential treatments for developmental/disability conditions, expanding insurance coverage and improving access for vulnerable populations.95% confidence

Tags People with Disabilities

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passed · Massachusetts · Senate Jan 29, 2026

S 899: An Act relative to hospital profit and fairness

By Mr. Moore, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 899) of Michael O. Moore and James B. Eldridge for legislation relative to hospital profit and fairness. Health Care Financing.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill targets hospital profit regulation to ensure fairness in healthcare financing, aligning with patient access and protection indicators.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Hospitals

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passed · Massachusetts · Senate Jan 29, 2026

S 846: An Act to extend enhanced Medicaid benefits to eligible hospitals

By Mr. Cronin, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 846) of John J. Cronin for legislation relative to the sustainability of high public payer community hospitals. Health Care Financing.

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

Sub-Topics Medicaid

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passed · Massachusetts · Senate Jan 29, 2026

S 853: An Act preserving and protecting public health

By Mr. DiDomenico, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 853) of Sal N. DiDomenico for legislation to preserve and protect public health. Health Care Financing.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill explicitly aims to 'preserve and protect public health' with 'Health Care Financing' subject, aligning with support indicators like strengthening public health protections.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Public Health

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