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passed · Massachusetts · House Jul 9, 2026

H 4545: 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 PFML coverage to include organ/bone marrow donation, enhancing access to medical leave for critical health procedures.95% confidence ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentExpands paid family and medical leave to cover bone marrow/organ donation, increasing worker benefits and protections under Labor & Employment policies.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Paid Leave Workforce Development

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passed · Massachusetts · House Jan 7, 2026

H 1462: An Act to support college students in recovery

By Representative Tarsky of Needham, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1462) of Joshua Tarsky and Rebecca L. Rausch that certain public institutions of higher education create college campus recovery-focused housing programs to provide alcohol and drug-free environments for students recovering from substance use disorder. Higher Education.

Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationBill creates recovery-focused housing programs at public higher ed institutions to support students with substance use disorder, enhancing student support services within higher education.95% confidence ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareCreates campus recovery housing for substance use disorder, directly supporting mental health services through specialized environments for treatment access.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Substance Abuse

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passed · Massachusetts · House Dec 22, 2025

H 2110: An Act improving the Massachusetts Paid Family Medical Leave Law

By Representative Gordon of Bedford, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2110) of Kenneth I. Gordon relative to paid family medical leave. Labor and Workforce Development.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareImproves paid family medical leave access, expanding coverage for healthcare-related absences like medical treatment or childbirth.95% confidence ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentBill explicitly improves paid family leave benefits, expanding worker protections and aligning with 'support' indicators for labor rights and benefits.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Paid Leave Workforce Development

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passed · Massachusetts · Senate Feb 9, 2026

S 1321: An Act clarifying the wage act to protect hospital workers from being deprived of their wages

By Mr. Feeney, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1321) of Paul R. Feeney for legislation to clarify the wage act to protect hospital workers from being deprived of their wages. Labor and Workforce Development.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill protects hospital workers' wages, directly supporting medical professionals (a key healthcare workforce component) by ensuring fair compensation, aiding healthcare system stability.90% confidence ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentBill explicitly protects hospital workers' wages through wage act clarification, directly advancing worker pay protections per Labor & Employment indicators.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Hospitals Labor Standards Workforce Development

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passed · Massachusetts · Senate Jan 8, 2026

S 747: An Act relative to access to paid family and medical leave and unemployment insurance for graduate student workers

By Mr. Feeney, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 747) of Paul R. Feeney for legislation to allow for graduate student workers to have access to paid family and medical leave and unemployment insurance. Financial Services.

Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationBill provides paid leave/unemployment insurance for graduate student workers in higher education, directly supporting educational workforce access and stability.95% confidence ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill grants graduate workers access to medical leave, improving healthcare access by enabling time off for medical needs without income loss.85% confidence ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentBill explicitly grants graduate student workers access to paid family/medical leave and unemployment insurance, expanding worker benefits and protections in labor/employment policy.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Paid Leave Unemployment

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passed · Massachusetts · House Mar 30, 2026

H 797: An Act requiring the certification of medical directors in skilled nursing facilities

By Representative Ultrino of Malden, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 797) of Steven Ultrino for legislation to require the certification of medical directors in skilled nursing facilities. Elder Affairs.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareRequires certification of medical directors in skilled nursing facilities, ensuring quality care standards and protecting patient safety in healthcare settings.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Long-Term Care

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passed · Massachusetts · House Nov 5, 2025

H 2207: An Act building resilience and increasing access to mental health services

By Representative Fluker-Reid of Boston, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2207) of Brandy Fluker-Reid for legislation to establish a grant program for increased mental health needs in nonprofit organizations at high risk of hate crimes. Mental Health, Substance Use and Recovery.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill establishes grant program to increase mental health services access for nonprofits, directly advancing mental health care under healthcare policy.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Substance Abuse

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passed · Massachusetts · Senate Feb 2, 2026

S 1117: An Act relative to treatment, not incarceration

By Ms. Friedman, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1117) of Cindy F. Friedman, Michael J. Barrett, Russell E. Holmes, John F. Keenan and others for legislation relative to treatment, not incarceration. The Judiciary.

Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeBill explicitly advocates 'treatment, not incarceration' for criminal justice reform, promoting rehabilitation over imprisonment to reduce recidivism and align with reform goals.95% confidence ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill advocates for mental health treatment over incarceration, directly supporting mental health services as part of healthcare policy.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Corrections Mental Health

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passed · Massachusetts · Senate Dec 4, 2025

S 2392: An Act relative to The Ride service of the Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority

By Mr. Feeney, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2392) of Paul R. Feeney 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 transportation access for medical appointments, improving patient access to healthcare services.90% confidence

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passed · Massachusetts · Senate Jan 8, 2026

S 1407: Resolve to ensure delivery of mental health services to adults with acute mental illness

By Mr. Kennedy, a petition (accompanied by resolve, Senate, No. 1407) of Edward J. Kennedy that provisions be made for an investigation and study by a special commission (including members of the General Court) to ensure delivery of mental health services to adults with acute mental illness. Mental Health, Substance Use and Recovery.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill explicitly aims to ensure delivery of mental health services for adults with acute illness through a commission study, directly supporting mental health services as per topic indicators.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Mental Health Substance Abuse

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