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passed · Massachusetts · House Mar 12, 2026

H 774: An Act relative to prescription medication transfer and availability

By Representative Kushmerek of Fitchburg, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 774) of Michael P. Kushmerek relative to prescriptions. Elder Affairs.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill enables prescription medication transfer, improving patient access to medications - a key healthcare access indicator.85% confidence

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passed · Massachusetts · House Mar 12, 2026

H 2211: An Act modernizing the six fundamental rights

By Representative Higgins of Leominster, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2211) of Natalie M. Higgins and others relative to persons receiving services from the Department of Mental Health. Mental Health, Substance Use and Recovery.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill modernizes rights for mental health service recipients, directly advancing mental health services under healthcare topic.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Substance Abuse

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passed · Massachusetts · House Jan 15, 2026

H 1095: An Act to increase the Medicaid life insurance exemption

By Representative Berthiaume of Spencer, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1095) of Donald R. Berthiaume, Jr., and Paul McMurtry relative to exemptions for life insurance policies with cash surrender value when determining Medicaid. Financial Services.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareIncreases Medicaid eligibility by exempting more life insurance policies, expanding access to healthcare coverage for low-income individuals.92% confidence

Sub-Topics Medicaid

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passed · Massachusetts · House Jun 17, 2026

H 3410: An Act authorizing the University of Massachusetts Building Authority to purchase and construct a hospital in the town of Norwood to be operated by UMass Memorial Health Care, Inc

By Representative Rogers of Norwood, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3410) of John H. Rogers for legislation to authorize the purchase and construction of a hospital in the town of Norwood by the University of Massachusetts Building Authority, to be operated by UMass Memorial Health Care, Inc. State Administration and Regulatory Oversight.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareAuthorizes construction of new hospital facility, expanding healthcare access and infrastructure under UMass Memorial Health Care, Inc.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Hospitals

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in committee · Massachusetts · House Oct 20, 2025

H 4612: An Act relative to the creation of an endometriosis task force

This bill creates a new endometriosis task force within Massachusetts' Executive Office of Health and Human Services. The task force, composed of health officials, medical associations, patient advocates, and industry representatives, must annually develop summaries on research and care access, monitor endometriosis services, and create a strategic plan with specific recommendations to improve diagnosis, treatment, and research. It requires the task force to submit annual reports to the governor and state legislators by December 31 each year. The bill directly affects individuals with endometriosis by establishing a formal process to address gaps in their care and research.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareCreates task force to improve endometriosis diagnosis, treatment access, and research within health services, directly strengthening healthcare delivery.95% confidence

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passed · Massachusetts · House Jun 17, 2026

H 2417: An Act relative to medical sharps stewardship

By Representative Fiola of Fall River, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2417) of Carole A. Fiola relative to medical sharps stewardship. Public Health.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill establishes medical sharps stewardship under Public Health, preventing injuries and infections through proper disposal, aligning with public health protection goals.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Public Health

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passed · Massachusetts · Senate Nov 17, 2025

S 1592: An Act relative to updating the licensure of optometrists

S 1592 updates Massachusetts optometry licensure rules to modernize practice standards. It requires optometrists licensed before specific dates (1984, 1994, or 2021) to retake and pass exams by 2022 or 2025 to legally use certain eye medications (like glaucoma treatments and oral medications). The bill also clarifies that "practice of optometry" includes diagnosing related systemic conditions and adds requirements for annual continuing education and participation in state medical assistance programs. These changes directly affect older-licensed optometrists seeking to expand their scope of practice.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareUpdates optometry licensure standards to modernize practice, requiring exams and CE for safe medication use and diagnosis, strengthening healthcare quality and provider competence.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Healthcare Workforce Medical Licensing

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in committee · Massachusetts · House Sep 15, 2025

HD 4324: An Act relative to PFML for bone marrow and organ donation

By Representative Haggerty of Woburn, a petition (subject to Joint Rule 12) of Richard M. Haggerty for legislation to include bone marrow and organ donation in the paid family and medical leave program. Labor and Workforce Development.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareExpands paid leave coverage to include bone marrow/organ donation, enhancing access to critical healthcare services within PFML program.90% confidence ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentExpands PFML coverage to include bone marrow/organ donation, strengthening worker benefits under Labor and Workforce Development.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Paid Leave Workforce Development

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passed · Massachusetts · House Dec 22, 2025

H 2109: An Act amending the Massachusetts Paid Family Medical Leave Law definitions of a covered business entity and a covered contract worker

By Representative Gordon of Bedford, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2109) of Kenneth I. Gordon relative to the definitions of covered business entities and covered contract workers under paid family medical leave. Labor and Workforce Development.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareAmends paid family leave definitions to expand coverage for more workers, increasing access to healthcare-related leave benefits under Massachusetts law.95% confidence ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentAmends definitions to expand covered workers under paid family leave law, including contract workers, thereby protecting more employees' benefits and rights.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Paid Leave Workforce Development

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in committee · Massachusetts · House Jul 27, 2026

H 4668: An Act to establish a perinatal behavioral health care workforce trust fund

This bill establishes a trust fund to grow and diversify the perinatal behavioral health care workforce in Massachusetts. It directs the Secretary of Health and Human Services to award grants to eligible entities (such as colleges, community health centers, tribal organizations, and public health agencies) that create or expand training programs for providers focusing on mental health and substance use services for perinatal individuals. The grants prioritize organizations serving medically underserved populations or areas with racial, geographic, or health outcome disparities. Recipients must report annually on grant usage, program participants (with demographic data), and impacts on workforce shortages and access. The fund aims to improve access to culturally competent behavioral health care during pregnancy and the first year postpartum.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareEstablishes trust fund for perinatal behavioral health workforce training, directly funding mental health services expansion through grants to providers.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Mental Health Public Health

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