Healthcare

in committee · Massachusetts · Senate Oct 16, 2025

SD 3281: An Act relative to discharges from sober homes

By Mr. Collins, a petition (accompanied by bill) (subject to Joint Rule 12) of Nick Collins for legislation relative to discharges from sober homes. Mental Health, Substance Use and Recovery.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareAddresses discharge procedures for sober homes, supporting continuity of substance use treatment under mental health services90% confidence

Sub-Topics Substance Abuse

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passed · Massachusetts · Senate Oct 30, 2025

S 1914: An Act relative to Parkinson's disease disability and death in firefighters

By Mr. Velis, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1914) of John C. Velis, Marcus S. Vaughn, Steven George Xiarhos, Paul K. Frost and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to Parkinson's disease disability and death in firefighters. Public Service.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill provides disability benefits for firefighters with Parkinson's disease, supporting healthcare access for affected workers through recognition of work-related health conditions.80% confidence

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passed · Massachusetts · Senate Nov 6, 2025

S 1421: An Act relative to the mental health of children in schools

By Mr. Velis, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1421) of John C. Velis and Mark C. Montigny for legislation relative to the mental health of children in schools. Mental Health, Substance Use and Recovery.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill mandates mental health services for children in schools, directly advancing access to mental health care under healthcare policy.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Substance Abuse

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passed · Massachusetts · House Mar 30, 2026

H 2240: An Act relative to discharges from sober homes

By Representative Vargas of Haverhill, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2240) of Andres X. Vargas relative to discharges from sober homes. Mental Health, Substance Use and Recovery.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill regulates discharges from sober homes, directly addressing substance use recovery services under mental health, supporting continued care access.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Substance Abuse

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passed · Massachusetts · House May 7, 2026

H 2079: An Act to provide paid family and medical leave to educators and municipal employees

By Representative Connolly of Cambridge, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2079) of Mike Connolly and Danillo A. Sena for legislation to provide paid family and medical leave benefits for educators and municipal employees. Labor and Workforce Development.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill provides paid medical leave for employees, enabling access to healthcare without income loss, directly supporting healthcare access indicators.90% confidence ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentBill explicitly provides paid family and medical leave benefits for educators and municipal employees, expanding worker benefits under Labor & Workforce Development.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Paid Leave Workforce Development

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passed · Massachusetts · House Mar 9, 2026

H 3287: An Act to form a special commission to conduct an audit on all abandoned state properties and determine the feasibility of repurposing them into drug addiction treatment facilities

By Representative Ayers of Quincy, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3287) of Bruce J. Ayers for legislation to establish a special commission to conduct an audit on all abandoned state properties and determine the feasibility of repurposing them into drug addiction treatment facilities. State Administration and Regulatory Oversight.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill creates commission to repurpose properties into drug addiction treatment facilities, directly advancing mental health/substance abuse healthcare access.92% confidence

Sub-Topics Substance Abuse

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passed · Massachusetts · House Jul 22, 2026

H 2203: An Act establishing a pilot program for access to regulated psilocybin

By Representative Decker of Cambridge, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2203) of Marjorie C. Decker for legislation to authorize the Department of Public Health to establish a pilot program for psilocybin services for adults with post-traumatic stress disorder and other specified conditions. Mental Health, Substance Use and Recovery.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareEstablishes pilot program for psilocybin therapy for PTSD, expanding mental health treatment access under Department of Public Health90% confidence

Sub-Topics Substance Abuse

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passed · Massachusetts · House Nov 5, 2025

H 2208: An Act to establish a perinatal behavioral health care workforce trust fund

By Representative Fluker-Reid of Boston, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2208) of Brandy Fluker-Reid and others for legislation to establish a perinatal behavioral health care workforce trust fund. Mental Health, Substance Use and Recovery.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareEstablishes trust fund for perinatal behavioral health workforce, directly funding mental health services under healthcare topic per bill title and subjects.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Substance Abuse

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passed · Massachusetts · House Jan 27, 2026

H 3762: An Act relative to The Ride service of the Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority

By Representative Philips of Sharon, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3762) of Edward R. Philips for legislation to expand the Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority “The Ride” services to communities within twenty-five miles of the city of Boston for medical purposes. Transportation.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareExpands MBTA 'The Ride' services for medical transportation, improving patient access to healthcare services within 25 miles of Boston.65% confidence

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passed · Massachusetts · House Jun 17, 2026

H 2551: An Act relative to public health volunteer responders

By Representative Vargas of Haverhill, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2551) of Andres X. Vargas that the Department of Public Health establish a registry of volunteer personnel to provide health, medical and other services. Public Health.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareEstablishes public health volunteer registry to enhance service delivery and program support, aligning with strengthening public health initiatives.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Public Health

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