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passed · Massachusetts · Senate Jan 8, 2026

S 1614: An Act ensuring home care patient safety

By Mr. Oliveira, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1614) of Jacob R. Oliveira for legislation to ensure home care for high-risk patients. Public Health.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill ensures home care patient safety for high-risk patients under Public Health, directly protecting patient rights and improving access to safe home care services.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Long-Term Care Public Health

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passed · Massachusetts · Senate Jun 16, 2025

S 857: An Act to ensure uniform and transparent reporting of medical debt data

This bill requires medical providers to report all medical debt to a central state system before sending it to debt collectors. It defines "significant medical debt" as amounts over $200 and mandates that the reporting system collect demographic data on 13 factors (including race, income, health status, and location) to analyze disparities. The system must track debt trends, collection practices, and settlement rates to help reduce the negative impacts of medical debt. Providers must share this data with state agencies before advancing debts to collections, aiming to increase transparency and inform policy decisions.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareEnsures transparent medical debt reporting, promoting patient rights and accountability in healthcare financing per bill title and Health Care Financing subject.95% confidence

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passed · Massachusetts · Senate Jan 29, 2026

S 915: An Act ensuring temporary nursing service agency quality

By Mr. Tarr, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 915) of Bruce E. Tarr for legislation to ensure temporary nursing service agency quality. Health Care Financing.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill establishes quality standards for temporary nursing agencies, improving patient safety and service reliability in healthcare delivery under Health Care Financing.85% confidence

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passed · Massachusetts · Senate Dec 18, 2025

S 464: An Act to strengthen the state home care program workforce

By Mr. Cyr, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 464) of Julian Cyr, Rodney M. Elliott, Rebecca L. Rausch, James B. Eldridge and other members of the General Court for legislation to strengthen the state home care program workforce by requiring each covered employer to enter into a labor peace agreement. Elder Affairs.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareStrengthens home care workforce via labor peace agreements, directly advancing healthcare service delivery and provider stability in home care programs.95% confidence ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentRequires labor peace agreements to protect collective bargaining rights, advancing worker organizing and workplace rights in home care sector.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Long-Term Care

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passed · Massachusetts · Senate Dec 31, 2025

S 477: An Act establishing the program of all-inclusive care for the elderly

By Ms. Kennedy, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 477) of Robyn K. Kennedy, Joanne M. Comerford and Patricia D. Jehlen for legislation to establish the program of all-inclusive care for the elderly. Elder Affairs.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareEstablishes all-inclusive care program for elderly under Elder Affairs, directly expanding healthcare services and access for seniors.95% confidence

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passed · Massachusetts · Senate Jan 29, 2026

S 847: An Act relative to rapid whole genome sequencing

By Mr. Cronin, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 847) of John J. Cronin for legislation relative to converge for rapid whole genome sequencing. Health Care Financing.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill focuses on rapid whole genome sequencing under Health Care Financing, advancing diagnostic technology access - supports healthcare innovation and patient care services.90% confidence

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in committee · Massachusetts · House Jul 7, 2025

H 4251: An Act making appropriations for the fiscal year 2026 to provide for supplementing certain existing appropriations and for certain other activities and projects

This bill provides supplemental funding for Massachusetts state government operations and specific programs during fiscal year 2026. It allocates $100 million to the Executive Office for Administration and Finance as a reserve fund for responding to federal policy changes, and $30 million to the Housing Stabilization and Preservation Trust Fund. Key policy changes include expanding routine childhood immunization coverage to age 19, modifying how immunization funding recommendations are made, and allowing health plans to adjust copayments without commissioner votes. The bill affects state agencies, housing programs, public health initiatives, and healthcare providers participating in immunization programs.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesAllocates $100M reserve fund and $30M to housing/immunization programs, directly funding public services and fiscal management as described.95% confidence ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareExpands routine childhood immunization coverage to age 19, directly advancing public health programs and preventive care services.95% confidence ✓ HousingSupports HousingAllocates $30M to Housing Stabilization and Preservation Trust Fund, directly funding housing preservation programs per bill summary.95% confidence

Sub-Topics State Budget Children's Health Public Health

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passed · Massachusetts · Senate Jan 29, 2026

S 1565: An Act relative to diabetes prevention

This bill requires Massachusetts' Commissioner of Public Health to create a statewide diabetes action plan in collaboration with key health agencies. The plan must set specific goals to reduce diabetes rates, improve care, and control complications, and it mandates biennial reports to legislative committees. These reports will detail diabetes's financial impact, affected populations, program participation, program effectiveness, and funding needs. The bill directly affects state health agencies, medical assistance programs, and diabetes prevention initiatives across Massachusetts.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareMandates statewide diabetes action plan with goals to reduce rates, improve care, and track program effectiveness, advancing public health initiatives.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Public Health

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passed · Massachusetts · Senate Jul 10, 2025

S 1482: An Act protecting patients and health care workers from exposure to surgical smoke

By Ms. Comerford, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1482) of Joanne M. Comerford, John F. Keenan and Michael D. Brady for legislation to protect patients and health care workers from exposure to surgical smoke. Public Health.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill explicitly protects patients and healthcare workers from surgical smoke exposure, advancing healthcare safety standards in public health.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Public Health

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passed · Massachusetts · House Jul 10, 2025

H 595: An Act providing for mental health professionals in public schools

This bill requires every public school district to hire at least one full-time school psychologist and one full-time school social worker for all K-12 students. School psychologists must conduct mental health screenings, assess student needs, train staff, and recommend school environment improvements. School social workers must provide psychosocial assessments, crisis intervention, therapy, and act as liaisons between families, schools, and communities. The Department of Elementary and Secondary Education will create rules to implement these requirements.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill mandates mental health professionals in public schools, directly expanding access to mental health services within educational settings.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Mental Health

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