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passed · Massachusetts · House Jun 17, 2026

H 545: An Act relative to MassHealth reimbursement to schools

By Representative Decker of Cambridge, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 545) of Marjorie C. Decker, Samantha Montaño and Natalie M. Higgins relative to MassHealth reimbursement to schools. Education.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareReimburses schools for MassHealth-covered student health services, expanding access to healthcare through public insurance funding.95% confidence

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passed · Massachusetts · House Apr 23, 2026

H 4696: An Act establishing a board of registration of licensed mental health counselors

By Representative Badger of Plymouth, a petition (subject to Joint Rule 12) of Michelle L. Badger for legislation to establish to a board of registration of licensed mental health counselors. Mental Health, Substance Use and Recovery.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareEstablishes board for mental health counselor licensing, strengthening professional standards and access to mental health services under the topic.92% confidence

Sub-Topics Substance Abuse

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passed · Massachusetts · Senate Dec 11, 2025

S 2701: An Act to protect assisted living residents from unfair and deceptive billing practices

By Mr. Montigny, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2701) (subject to Joint Rule 12) of Mark C. Montigny for legislation to protect assisted living residents from unfair and deceptive billing practices. Housing.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareProtects assisted living residents from deceptive billing practices in healthcare settings, aligning with patient rights protection in healthcare services.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Long-Term Care

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passed · Massachusetts · House Apr 28, 2026

H 4298: An Act relative to toxic-free medical devices

By Representative O'Day of West Boylston, a petition (subject to Joint Rule 12) of James J. O'Day relative to the manufacture and sale of toxic-free medical devices. Public Health.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill mandates toxic-free medical devices under Public Health, directly advancing patient safety and healthcare standards by eliminating harmful substances in medical equipment.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Public Health

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in committee · Massachusetts · House Jul 27, 2026

H 4730: An Act establishing a Naloxone Purchase Trust fund

This bill creates a dedicated "Naloxone Purchase Trust Fund" to cover the costs of buying, storing, and distributing naloxone (a medication that reverses opioid overdoses) across Massachusetts. The fund will pay for naloxone distribution to specific healthcare facilities - like hospitals, emergency departments, substance use disorder treatment centers, and community health clinics - that provide it to patients with a history of opioid use, opioid use disorder, or opioid overdose. Funding comes from transfers of state health funds, voluntary contributions (e.g., from insurers), and interest, with non-federal costs limited to 10% of the fund’s total. The bill amends related laws to include this fund in Medicaid assessment calculations and requires annual reporting to state committees.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesCreates dedicated trust fund for naloxone distribution, advancing public health funding under state budget allocation.95% confidence ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareCreates dedicated fund for naloxone distribution to prevent opioid overdoses, directly advancing public health access and emergency care services.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Substance Abuse

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passed · Massachusetts · Senate Jan 29, 2026

S 1791: An Act relative to local public housing authorities access to the dental and vision insurance plan managed by the group insurance commission

By Mr. Brady, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1791) of Michael D. Brady for legislation relative to local public housing authorities access to the dental and vision insurance plan managed by the group insurance commission. Public Service.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill expands dental/vision insurance access for public housing authorities, improving healthcare coverage access for low-income residents under existing insurance plan.92% confidence

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passed · Massachusetts · House Mar 23, 2026

H 3827: Resolutions urging the Congress of the United States to update the Drug Addiction Treatment Act of 2000 and remove excessive training requirements mandated for obtaining a waiver to prescribe buprenorphine

This Massachusetts resolution urges Congress to eliminate an 8-hour training requirement and exam needed for physicians to prescribe buprenorphine (a medication used to treat opioid addiction). Current rules - unlike those for other similar drugs - require a special DEA waiver, which the resolution argues creates unnecessary barriers to treatment. The resolution has no direct effect but seeks to prompt federal action on updating the Drug Addiction Treatment Act of 2000. It specifically targets the prescribing process for buprenorphine, not broader opioid policy.

Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeBill removes excessive training barriers for buprenorphine prescribing, expanding access to medication-assisted treatment for opioid addiction. This supports criminal justice reform by improving rehabilitation and reducing recidivism linked to sub...90% confidence ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareRemoves excessive training barriers for buprenorphine prescribing, improving access to addiction treatment services under healthcare policy.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Substance Abuse

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passed · Massachusetts · Senate Dec 18, 2025

S 242: An Act to expand access to lactation care and services

By Mr. Fernandes, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 242) of Dylan A. Fernandes for legislation to expand access to lactation care and services. Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill explicitly expands access to lactation care services, improving patient access to maternal health services within healthcare framework.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Medical Licensing

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passed · Massachusetts · Senate Nov 17, 2025

S 780: An Act requiring mental health parity for disability policies

This bill (SD 1553) requires disability insurance policies in Massachusetts to provide equal coverage for behavioral health disorders (like mental health conditions) as for physical disorders. It prohibits individual and group disability policies from imposing different benefit limits or exclusions on people with mental health conditions compared to those with physical health conditions. The law allows medical exams to verify disability, as long as these requirements are identical for both types of conditions. This directly affects disability insurers and policyholders in Massachusetts by mandating fair treatment of mental health claims under existing disability coverage.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareRequires mental health parity in disability policies, mandating equal coverage for mental health services as physical health, directly supporting expanded mental health access.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Mental Health

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passed · Massachusetts · Senate Nov 17, 2025

S 761: An Act ensuring access to full spectrum pregnancy care

By Ms. Friedman, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 761) of Cindy F. Friedman, Joanne M. Comerford, Rebecca L. Rausch, Manny Cruz and other members of the General Court for legislation to ensure access to full spectrum pregnancy care. Financial Services.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill explicitly ensures access to full spectrum pregnancy care, directly improving patient access to healthcare services and aligning with support indicators.95% confidence

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