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passed · Massachusetts · House Sep 29, 2025

H 1346: An Act to improve sickle cell care

This bill requires MassHealth (Massachusetts' Medicaid program) to seek federal approval by January 2024 to cover standard fertility preservation services for MassHealth enrollees diagnosed with sickle cell disease or cancer who face infertility risks from treatment. It also mandates that all commercial health insurance policies must cover these services without discrimination based on health conditions, age, sex, or other personal characteristics. Additionally, the bill establishes a Statewide Steering Committee on Sickle Cell Disease within the Department of Public Health, including patient representatives, healthcare providers, and community advocates, to develop care standards and educational resources. The committee will oversee statewide partnerships and identify funding for sickle cell care improvements. This directly affects sickle cell disease patients, cancer patients facing fertility risks, insurers, and MassHealth.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill explicitly aims to improve sickle cell disease care, directly strengthening healthcare services for a specific medical condition.95% confidence

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passed · Massachusetts · House Jul 9, 2026

H 3950: An Act relative to supporting parents in recovery from substance use disorder and enhancing child welfare

HD 2790 requires Massachusetts' Department of Children and Families to create action plans for parents with substance use disorder, allowing parents to help design these plans and listing available resources. It mandates objective standards in plans to gradually increase restricted parenting time and permits recovery coaches or licensed counselors to attend department meetings. The bill also requires the department to provide family counseling after six months of maintained recovery (if appropriate for the child's best interests) and to train staff using input from recovery professionals and medical experts. This directly affects parents in child welfare cases seeking to maintain or regain parenting rights while addressing substance use.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill directly supports mental health/substance use recovery services for parents, enhancing access to healthcare treatment within child welfare framework.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Substance Abuse

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passed · Massachusetts · House Feb 17, 2026

H 1446: 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 HealthcareClarifies meningococcal vaccine requirements for college students, advancing public health program implementation through mandatory immunization policy.90% confidence

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passed · Massachusetts · Senate Jan 7, 2026

S 1543: An Act establishing a nursing workforce center

By Ms. Friedman, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1543) of Cindy F. Friedman and Joanne M. Comerford for legislation to establish a nursing workforce center at the University of Massachusetts medical school in Worcester. Public Health.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareEstablishes nursing workforce center at UMass medical school under Public Health, strengthening healthcare workforce development and service capacity.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Healthcare Workforce

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passed · Massachusetts · Senate Dec 22, 2025

S 132: An Act allowing certain minors to consent to supportive services

By Mr. Gomez, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 132) of Adam Gomez, Jason M. Lewis, Michael D. Brady, James B. Eldridge and other members of the Senate for legislation to allow certain minors to consent to shelter and receive supportive services. Children, Families and Persons with Disabilities.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareAllows minors to consent to supportive services, improving access to healthcare without parental barriers for vulnerable youth.85% confidence

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passed · Massachusetts · Senate Feb 9, 2026

S 1507: An Act regarding the pediatric palliative care program

By Mr. DiDomenico, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1507) of Sal N. DiDomenico, Angelo J. Puppolo, Jr., Lindsay N. Sabadosa, Joanne M. Comerford and others for legislation relative to the pediatric palliative care program. Public Health.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill creates a pediatric palliative care program under Public Health, directly advancing specialized healthcare access for terminally ill children.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Children's Health

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passed · Massachusetts · Senate Jan 29, 2026

S 1554: An Act to reduce lung cancer deaths

By Mr. Keenan, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1554) of John F. Keenan and James B. Eldridge for legislation to provide counseling about lung cancer screening to individuals accessing the Massachusetts Quitline. Public Health.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill provides lung cancer screening counseling via Massachusetts Quitline, enhancing preventive healthcare access and public health initiatives.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Public Health

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passed · Massachusetts · House Feb 5, 2026

H 1306: An Act ensuring transparency in the practice of dental leased networks

This bill requires dental network companies (Provider Network Entities) to clearly disclose to dentists which insurance plans (Third-party Health Plans) they are connected to and the specific payment rates for each plan. It mandates written agreements listing all insurance plans, fee schedules, and administrative policies at the time of contracting. Insurance companies must also inform patients in plain language that they are using a leased dental network and provide annual reports on network usage. The law directly affects dentists who join these networks and patients receiving dental coverage under insurance plans that use leased networks.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill ensures transparency in dental leased networks, improving patient access and protecting rights in dental care - a healthcare service. Aligns with support indicators.85% confidence

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passed · Massachusetts · House Mar 12, 2026

H 1262: An Act relative to dental insurance

By Representative McMurtry of Dedham, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1262) of Paul McMurtry relative to dental insurance. Financial Services.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill addresses dental insurance, a component of health coverage, implying support for expanded dental benefits under healthcare services.85% confidence

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passed · Massachusetts · House Jun 17, 2026

H 2440: An Act protecting children from harmful diet pills and muscle-building supplements

This bill prohibits the sale of over-the-counter diet pills and muscle-building supplements to anyone under 18 years old. It requires retail stores to store these products securely (behind counters or locked cases) and verify age with ID for customers who appear underage. For online retailers, it mandates age verification through government ID checks, database validation, and requiring an adult signature for delivery. Violations can result in a $1,000 civil penalty per offense. The law directly affects minors, retail stores, and online sellers of these products.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill targets public health risk by restricting harmful supplements for children, aligning with healthcare protection measures under public health initiatives.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Public Health

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