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passed · Massachusetts · House Jul 23, 2026

H 2490: An Act establishing a physical therapy licensure compact

By Representative Madaro of Boston, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2490) of Adrian C. Madaro and Sal N. DiDomenico for legislation to establish a physical therapy licensure compact. Public Health.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareEstablishes physical therapy licensure compact, enabling cross-state practice and improving patient access to physical therapy services.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Medical Licensing

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passed · Massachusetts · House Mar 30, 2026

H 2223: An Act relative to benzodiazepines and non-benzodiazepine hypnotics

By Representative McMurtry of Dedham, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2223) of Paul McMurtry relative to benzodiazepines and non-benzodiazepine hypnotics. Mental Health, Substance Use and Recovery.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareRegulates benzodiazepines to improve mental health and substance use treatment protocols under Mental Health, Substance Use and Recovery subject.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Substance Abuse

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passed · Massachusetts · House Nov 6, 2025

H 422: An Act relative to creating a voluntary licensure pathway for traditional Asian bodywork therapy practices

By Representative LeBoeuf of Worcester, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 422) of David Henry Argosky LeBoeuf for legislation to establish a board of registration of Asian bodywork therapy. Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareEstablishing licensure for bodywork therapy creates regulatory standards for health services, aligning with healthcare regulation and consumer protection in the profession.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Medical Licensing

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in committee · Massachusetts · Senate Nov 17, 2025

S 2607: An Act establishing the hospital to home partnership program

Senate, September 18, 2025 -- The committee on Aging and Independence to whom was referred the petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 495) of John C. Velis, Paul K. Frost, Susannah M. Whipps, Joanne M. Comerford and other members of the General Court for legislation to codify the Hospital to Home Partnership Program, report the accompanying bill (Senate, No. 2607).

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareEstablishes hospital-to-home partnership program improving patient transition care, enhancing access to post-hospital services and continuity of care.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Hospitals

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passed · Massachusetts · House Mar 30, 2026

H 2230: An Act relative to overdose mapping

By Representative Rogers of Cambridge, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2230) of David M. Rogers for legislation to maintain a public database website for fatal and nonfatal opiate overdoses. Mental Health, Substance Use and Recovery.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill creates public overdose database under Mental Health/Substance Use, enabling data-driven public health initiatives and resource allocation for healthcare services.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Substance Abuse

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passed · Massachusetts · House Jul 23, 2026

H 4200: An Act authorizing a pilot for the use of psychedelics in licensed treatment facilities

By Representative O'Day of West Boylston, a petition (subject to Joint Rule 12) of James J. O'Day for legislation to authorize a pilot program for the use of psychedelics in certain licensed treatment facilities. Mental Health, Substance Use and Recovery.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareAuthorizes psychedelic pilot for mental health/substance use treatment, expanding access to innovative care under mental health services.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Substance Abuse

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passed · Massachusetts · Senate Mar 12, 2026

S 1383: An Act establishing peer-run respite centers throughout the Commonwealth

By Ms. Comerford, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1383) of Joanne M. Comerford for legislation to establish peer-run respite centers throughout the Commonwealth. Mental Health, Substance Use and Recovery.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareEstablishes peer-run respite centers for mental health support, expanding access to crisis intervention services under mental health initiatives.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Substance Abuse

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passed · Massachusetts · House Oct 27, 2025

H 2552: An Act relative to student heart health

By Representative Vargas of Haverhill, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2552) of Andres X. Vargas relative to the development and posting of guidelines and other relevant materials to inform and educate students about the symptoms and warning signs of heart disease. Public Health.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill creates public health educational guidelines for student heart disease symptoms, advancing preventive health awareness within healthcare policy framework.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Public Health

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in committee · Massachusetts · House Nov 5, 2025

H 4669: An Act relative to studying and improving the continuum of care for persons with mental health, substance use and co-occurring mental health and substance use disorders

This bill (H 4669) requires Massachusetts' Executive Office of Health and Human Services to study the full range of mental health and substance use care services available across the state. The study must examine current service gaps, barriers to care (like funding, transportation, and lack of coordinated services), and explore creating regional facilities to improve access. It mandates input from healthcare providers, people with lived experience, and communities, and requires a detailed report within one year, followed by annual progress updates. The bill does not implement new programs but sets the stage for potential future policy changes based on the study’s findings.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareMandates study to identify gaps/barriers in mental health/substance use care, aiming to improve access and create regional facilities through coordinated services.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Mental Health

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passed · Massachusetts · House Oct 27, 2025

H 2425: An Act relative to medical physics

By Representative Garballey of Arlington, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2425) of Sean Garballey for legislation to establish a board of registration in medical physics. Public Health.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareEstablishes registration board for medical physicists under Public Health, ensuring professional standards in healthcare services.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Public Health

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