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passed · Massachusetts · Senate Nov 6, 2025

S 887: An Act increasing the personal needs allowance for long term care residents

By Ms. Lovely, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 887) of Joan B. Lovely, Joanne M. Comerford, Christopher Richard Flanagan, Jacob R. Oliveira and others for legislation to increase the monthly amount of money that Medicaid recipients living in nursing homes are allowed to keep from their income to spend on personal items like toiletries, clothing, and small entertainment. Health Care Financing.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareIncreases Medicaid personal allowance for nursing home residents, enhancing financial access to personal care items within long-term care services.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Long-Term Care

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passed · Massachusetts · House Mar 30, 2026

H 2239: An Act relative to ensuring the privacy of the residents living in sober homes

By Representatives Vargas of Haverhill and Donaghue of Westborough, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2239) of Andres X. Vargas and Kate Donaghue relative to addresses of sober homes. Mental Health, Substance Use and Recovery.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill protects privacy of sober home residents (mental health/substance use recovery services), advancing patient rights in healthcare context.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Substance Abuse

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passed · Massachusetts · House Mar 16, 2026

H 2415: An Act relative to safer treatment

By Representative Fiola of Fall River, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2415) of Carole A. Fiola relative to the practice of “dry needling” or “trigger point acupuncture” by certain health care professionals. Public Health.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill permits specific healthcare professionals to perform dry needling under safety standards, expanding access to non-invasive treatments and enhancing patient safety protocols within Public Health.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Public Health

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in committee · Massachusetts · House Oct 23, 2025

H 4641: An Act relating to seizure disorders in schools

H 4641, the "Seizure-Safe Schools Act," requires public and private schools with students diagnosed with seizure disorders to ensure at least one trained staff member can administer FDA-approved seizure rescue medications or assist with Vagus Nerve Stimulation (VNS) magnets. Schools must provide staff training on recognizing seizures and first aid, obtain written parental authorization and healthcare provider documentation for medication use, and develop individualized seizure action plans for affected students. The law mandates these requirements only for schools with enrolled students needing such care, and provides liability protection for staff acting in good faith under the plan. It takes effect one year after enactment.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareMandates school staff training for seizure emergencies, enhancing student access to healthcare services and safety protocols for a specific medical condition.95% confidence

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passed · Massachusetts · House Mar 30, 2026

H 798: An Act requiring dignity, privacy, and safety for residents in nursing homes and rest homes

By Representative Walsh of Peabody, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 798) of Thomas P. Walsh relative to the dignity, privacy, and safety of residents in nursing homes and rest homes. Elder Affairs.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill mandates dignity, privacy, and safety standards for nursing home residents, directly protecting patient rights in healthcare facilities.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Long-Term Care

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passed · Massachusetts · Senate Jul 9, 2026

S 1367: An Act to prevent heat-related illness in public sector outdoor workers

By Ms. Rausch, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1367) of Rebecca L. Rausch for legislation to establish a standard for prevention of heat illness in outdoor public sector workers. Labor and Workforce Development.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcarePrevents heat-related illness in outdoor workers through safety standards, advancing public health protection within labor regulations.90% confidence ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentBill establishes safety standards to prevent heat illness in outdoor public sector workers, directly improving workplace safety protections for laborers.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Labor Standards Workforce Development

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passed · Massachusetts · Senate Nov 6, 2025

S 952: An Act to support access to vocational schools

By Mr. Tarr, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 952) of Bruce E. Tarr for legislation to support access to practical nursing programs in vocational schools. Higher Education.

Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationBill explicitly supports access to vocational education programs, directly expanding educational access in higher education as described.95% confidence ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill explicitly supports practical nursing programs in vocational schools, directly training healthcare workforce (medical professionals), advancing healthcare workforce development.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Career & Technical Education

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passed · Massachusetts · House Dec 22, 2025

H 2436: An Act to eliminate fees for the removal of a child’s body by the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner

By Representative Gómez of Easthampton, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2436) of Homar Gómez for legislation to eliminate fees for the removal of a child’s body by the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner. Public Health.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareEliminates fees for medical examiner services, improving access to a public health program without financial barriers.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Public Health

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passed · Massachusetts · House Dec 18, 2025

H 3291: An Act transferring Bridgewater State Hospital from the Department of Correction to the Department of Mental Health

By Representative Barber of Somerville, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3291) of Christine P. Barber and others for legislation to transfer Bridgewater State Hospital from the Department of Correction to the Department of Mental Health. State Administration and Regulatory Oversight.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareTransferring Bridgewater State Hospital to the Department of Mental Health directly aligns with specialized mental health care oversight, strengthening mental health services under healthcare policy.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Hospitals

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passed · Massachusetts · House Mar 16, 2026

H 2413: An Act recognizing EMS as a disease dangerous to the public health, requiring inclusion in MAVEN, establishing the Massachusetts EMS registry and requiring biennial reporting as part of population health trends

By Representative Farley-Bouvier of Pittsfield, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2413) of Tricia Farley-Bouvier that the Department of Public Health add electromagnetic sensitivity (EMS) to the list of diseases dangerous to the public health. Public Health.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill recognizes EMS as a disease dangerous to public health, requiring inclusion in monitoring and biennial reporting for population health trends, advancing public health program initiatives.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Public Health

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