Healthcare

passed · Massachusetts · House Feb 27, 2025

HD 4022: An Act clarifying Meningococcal Vaccine Policy

By Representative Kearney of Scituate, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1446) of Patrick Joseph Kearney relative to college student immunization for meningococcal disease. Higher Education.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill clarifies meningococcal vaccine policy for college students, advancing disease prevention through public health initiatives. This directly supports healthcare by strengthening immunization programs.95% confidence

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passed · Massachusetts · House Dec 4, 2025

H 2398: An Act to strengthen our public health infrastructure to address Alzheimer’s and all dementia

By Representative Decker of Cambridge, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2398) of Marjorie C. Decker for legislation to strengthen the public health infrastructure to address Alzheimer’s Disease and dementia. Public Health.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill explicitly strengthens public health infrastructure for Alzheimer's/dementia care, directly advancing public health programs and patient access as per healthcare indicators.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Public Health

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introduced · Massachusetts · House

HD 1795: An Act to establish the office of older adult advocate

HD 1795 establishes an independent Office of Older Adult Advocate to protect residents aged 60+ receiving state services. The office ensures humane treatment, coordinates access to benefits, examines agency care systems, and investigates serious incidents (like fatalities or near-fatalities) involving older adults in state care. It operates outside executive agency control and must annually report to the governor and legislature on service improvements. The advocate is appointed by the governor, attorney general, and state auditor from a committee representing aging services and advocacy groups, serving a 5-year term with a maximum of two terms.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill establishes advocate office to ensure humane treatment, coordinate access to benefits, and investigate care incidents for older adults in state services, directly improving healthcare access and patient rights for vulnerable population.85% confidence

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passed · Massachusetts · House Feb 27, 2025

HD 2916: An Act to increase access to the flu vaccine for older adults

By Representative Consalvo of Boston, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 760) of Rob Consalvo relative to immunizations against influenza virus to all inpatients sixty-five years of age and older. Elder Affairs.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill mandates flu vaccines for inpatients 65+ to improve access, directly advancing public health service access for vulnerable population.95% confidence

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introduced · Massachusetts · House

HD 2228: An Act establishing a special commission on emergency medical services

HD 2228 establishes a special commission to study and improve emergency medical services (EMS) as an essential service across Massachusetts. The commission, composed of state officials, EMS agency representatives, public health experts, and community members, will assess current EMS coverage, funding, workforce challenges, and disparities in underserved areas. It will develop recommendations for sustainable funding, regional collaboration, workforce recruitment strategies, and performance standards, while holding public hearings for community input. The commission must submit a final report with its findings and recommendations to state officials within 15 months of the bill's effective date.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareEstablishes commission to study and improve EMS funding, workforce, and access - directly advancing emergency medical services as a healthcare essential.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Public Health

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introduced · Massachusetts · House

HD 2250: An Act transferring Bridgewater State Hospital from the Department of Corrections to the Department of Mental Health

This bill transfers operation of Bridgewater State Hospital from the Massachusetts Department of Corrections to the Department of Mental Health. It assigns the Mental Health Commissioner full responsibility for running the facility, providing all medical and mental health treatment for male patients there, and managing forensic services like court-ordered evaluations. The bill removes all references to Corrections oversight in hospital rules and creates a new division within Mental Health to handle forensic services. It also requires a study by 2026 on building a new facility to replace Bridgewater.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareTransfers mental health facility to Mental Health Dept, centralizing care under health-focused oversight to improve treatment coordination and access per bill's intent.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Hospitals

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passed · Massachusetts · House Apr 15, 2026

H 2372: An Act relative to collaborative drug therapy management optimization

By Representative Barber of Somerville, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2372) of Christine P. Barber and Patrick Joseph Kearney relative to collaborative drug therapy management optimization. Public Health.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareOptimizes collaborative drug therapy management under Public Health, enhancing patient care coordination and treatment efficacy without restrictions.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Public Health

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passed · Massachusetts · House Mar 30, 2026

H 2225: An Act relative to harm reduction and racial justice

By Representatives Montaño of Boston and Connolly of Cambridge, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2225) of Samantha Montaño, Lindsay N. Sabadosa and others for legislation to further regulate the possession particular controlled substances. Mental Health, Substance Use and Recovery.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareHarm reduction and substance use recovery focus on expanding access to mental health services and treatment programs, aligning with healthcare support indicators.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Substance Abuse

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passed · Massachusetts · Senate Jan 29, 2026

S 1411: An Act to establish a perinatal behavioral health care workforce trust fund

By Ms. Miranda, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1411) of Liz Miranda and John F. Keenan 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 specified subjects.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Substance Abuse

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in committee · Massachusetts · House May 12, 2025

HD 2224: An Act to establish an emergency medical services treatment-in-place (TIP) pilot program

By Representative Davis of Great Barrington, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 4118) of Leigh Davis for legislation to establish an emergency medical services treatment-in-place pilot program. Public Health.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareEstablishes TIP pilot program to improve emergency medical services access under Public Health, advancing healthcare delivery.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Public Health

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