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passed · Massachusetts · House Jun 5, 2025

HD 4509: 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 HealthcareBill authorizes psychedelic treatment pilots in mental health facilities, expanding innovative care access under Mental Health subject. Directly advances treatment options per healthcare indicators.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Substance Abuse

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introduced · Massachusetts · House

HD 1401: An Act relative to the Group Insurance Commission and Medicare migration

This bill requires the Group Insurance Commission to transfer eligible retirees (age 65+ without free Medicare Part A coverage) to Medicare Part A and Part B by July 1, 2026. The Commission must pay all Medicare Part A premiums and any federal penalties resulting from the transfer. Retirees must provide required information and enroll in a Commission-offered Medicare supplement plan that provides coverage of comparable value to their current benefits. This directly affects retirees, their spouses, and dependents currently covered under specific sections of the state's retirement insurance program.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareTransfers retirees to Medicare with full premium coverage and mandates comparable supplement plans, ensuring uninterrupted healthcare access and benefit protection.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Medicare

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in committee · Massachusetts · House Apr 14, 2025

HD 4542: An Act relative to abusive practices to change sexual orientation and gender identity

By Representative Gaskey of Carver, a petition (subject to Joint Rule 12) of John R. Gaskey and Kari MacRae for legislation to establish penalties for certain health care providers providing sexual orientation and gender identity change medical procedures. The Judiciary.

Topics ✗ HealthcareOpposes HealthcareBill penalizes healthcare providers offering sexual orientation/gender identity change procedures, restricting a specific medical service under healthcare.95% confidence

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passed · Massachusetts · House Mar 5, 2026

H 2122: An Act providing worker compensation protection to emergency response and medical personnel related to COVID-19 infection

By Representative Hendricks of New Bedford, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2122) of Christopher Hendricks and Antonio F. D. Cabral relative to providing worker compensation protection to emergency response and medical personnel related to COVID-19 infections. Labor and Workforce Development.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareProvides worker compensation for healthcare workers infected with COVID-19, protecting workforce stability during pandemic.90% confidence ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentProvides worker compensation protection for medical personnel exposed to COVID-19, advancing workplace safety and benefits for essential workers.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Workforce Development

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passed · Massachusetts · Senate Feb 27, 2025

SD 438: An Act establishing a special commission to find the best practices to promote education, awareness, and prevention of Lyme disease

By Mr. O'Connor, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1598) of Patrick M. O'Connor and Joanne M. Comerford for legislation to establish a special commission to find the best practices to promote education, awareness, and prevention of Lyme disease. Public Health.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareEstablishes commission for Lyme disease prevention/education, directly advancing public health initiatives under healthcare policy95% confidence

Sub-Topics Public Health

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passed · Massachusetts · Senate Dec 4, 2025

S 1598: An Act establishing a special commission to find the best practices to promote education, awareness, and prevention of Lyme disease

By Mr. O'Connor, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1598) of Patrick M. O'Connor and Joanne M. Comerford for legislation to establish a special commission to find the best practices to promote education, awareness, and prevention of Lyme disease. Public Health.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill establishes public health commission for Lyme disease prevention/awareness, directly advancing healthcare through disease prevention education and public health program promotion.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Public Health

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in committee · Massachusetts · House Aug 4, 2026

H 4335: An Act relative to cognitive rehabilitation for individuals with an acquired brain injury

H 4335 requires Massachusetts' Group Insurance Commission to cover medically necessary cognitive rehabilitation services for Commonwealth employees (active and retired) with an acquired brain injury (ABI). The bill mandates coverage for specific therapies including cognitive rehabilitation therapy, neurocognitive therapy, community reintegration services, and neurofeedback therapy, without lifetime or unreasonable annual limits. It prohibits insurers from denying coverage solely because services occur outside a hospital and requires insurers to train staff on these benefits. The law also specifies that providers must hold appropriate licenses and accreditation for these services. This directly affects Commonwealth employees with ABI by ensuring comprehensive insurance coverage for their rehabilitation needs.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareMandates insurer coverage for cognitive rehab therapies without limits, expanding healthcare access for ABI patients and protecting coverage rights per bill's requirements.95% confidence ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentMandates coverage of cognitive rehab for state employees, expanding health benefits without coverage limits, directly supporting worker health and employment standards.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Hospitals

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passed · Massachusetts · House Sep 2, 2025

H 181: An Act relative to a medical marijuana pilot program

By Representative Sullivan-Almeida of Abington, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 181) of Alyson M. Sullivan-Almeida for legislation to establish a pilot program for veterans to use medical marijuana to treat medical conditions that are currently being treated with opioid-based medicine and combat opioid use disorder. Cannabis Policy.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill establishes medical marijuana pilot for veterans to treat conditions currently using opioids, offering alternative treatment for opioid use disorder, improving patient access to healthcare options.90% confidence ✓ VeteransSupports VeteransBill creates medical marijuana pilot program specifically for veterans to treat opioid-related conditions, directly improving healthcare access and addressing opioid use disorder in veterans.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Substance Abuse

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passed · Massachusetts · House Sep 8, 2025

H 2221: An Act relative to student mental health

By Representatives Lewis of Framingham and Higgins of Leominster, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2221) of Jack Patrick Lewis, Natalie M. Higgins and others for legislation to require that student identification cards contain suicide prevention lifeline contact information. Mental Health, Substance Use and Recovery.

Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationRequires suicide prevention lifeline on student IDs, enhancing mental health support programs in schools per bill's explicit purpose.95% confidence ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareMandates suicide prevention lifeline info on student IDs, directly enhancing mental health access and prevention services per bill summary.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Student Health Mental Health Substance Abuse

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introduced · Massachusetts · House

HD 1412: An Act relative to workers' compensation

This bill amends Massachusetts workers' compensation law to clarify when benefits may be suspended. It directly affects injured workers who are medically cleared to return to work but refuse to do so. The key provision states that if a registered physician determines an employee is fit to return to work and the employee refuses, their right to compensation is suspended, and any compensation during that suspension period may be forfeited. The change creates a specific mechanism for withholding benefits when an employee declines a work opportunity deemed safe by a medical professional. This policy adjustment aims to align benefit eligibility with medical clearance and return-to-work obligations.

Topics ✗ HealthcareOpposes HealthcareRestricts workers' compensation benefits (insurance coverage) by suspending payments when injured workers refuse to return to work after medical clearance.85% confidence ✗ Labor & EmploymentOpposes Labor & EmploymentBill suspends workers' compensation benefits if medically cleared employees refuse to return to work, restricting access to benefits and weakening protections for injured workers.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Unemployment Workers' Compensation

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