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passed · Massachusetts · Senate Aug 24, 2026

S 1606: An Act requiring AEDs in clubs and fraternal organizations

By Mr. O'Connor, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1606) of Patrick M. O'Connor for legislation to require AEDs in clubs and fraternal organizations and that mandatory training be provided to all staff and members. Public Health.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareRequires AEDs and mandatory training in public venues for cardiac emergencies, advancing public health safety protocols under explicit Public Health designation.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Public Health

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passed · Massachusetts · Senate Jun 16, 2025

S 858: Resolve relative to pharmacy deserts

By Ms. Edwards, a petition (accompanied by resolve, Senate, No. 858) of Lydia Edwards that provisions to assess the supply, distribution and capacity of pharmacy and pharmacological services. Health Care Financing.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill assesses pharmacy supply/distribution to address 'pharmacy deserts,' directly improving patient access to medications and services.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Prescription Drugs

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passed · Massachusetts · House Feb 5, 2026

H 1189: An Act providing insurance coverage for Alfi’s syndrome

This bill requires health insurance plans to cover diagnosis and treatment for Alfi's syndrome (a genetic condition also known as 9p deletion syndrome) on the same terms as coverage for physical conditions. It mandates no annual or lifetime dollar limits for this care, prohibits restrictions on the number of visits to Alfi's syndrome providers, and requires coverage for specified services including habilitative/rehabilitative care, pharmacy care, psychiatric care, psychological care, and therapeutic care. The law applies to all health plans offered through the state group insurance commission and ensures coverage isn't subject to lower limits than those for physical health conditions. It does not affect existing benefits or school-based services provided under individualized education plans.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill mandates insurance coverage for Alfi's syndrome, directly expanding health benefits and patient access for a specific medical condition.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Insurance

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passed · Massachusetts · Senate Jan 29, 2026

S 879: An Act to update Medicaid resource limits for seniors

By Mr. Lewis, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 879) of Jason M. Lewis for legislation to update Medicaid resource limits for seniors. Health Care Financing.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareUpdates Medicaid resource limits for seniors, expanding eligibility and access to healthcare coverage under public health program.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Medicaid

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passed · Massachusetts · Senate Jan 29, 2026

S 839: An Act relative to funding for nursing home staffing

By Mr. Brady, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 839) of Michael D. Brady for legislation to fund nursing home staff. Health Care Financing.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill explicitly allocates funding for nursing home staffing under Health Care Financing, directly advancing healthcare services by increasing staffing resources in critical care facilities.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Long-Term Care

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passed · Massachusetts · Senate Jan 29, 2026

S 912: An Act ensuring temporary nursing service agency quality

By Mr. Tarr, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 912) 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, directly improving healthcare service reliability and patient safety under Health Care Financing.95% confidence

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passed · Massachusetts · Senate Feb 26, 2026

S 1634: An Act ensuring access to medical records

By Mr. Velis, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1634) of John C. Velis for legislation to ensure access medical records by not allowing a separate fee to be charged for the transmission of data. Public Health.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill removes fees for medical record transmission, directly improving patient access to health data per Public Health focus.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Public Health

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passed · Massachusetts · Senate Dec 4, 2025

S 1585: An Act expanding healthcare proxy access to medical records

By Mr. Montigny, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1585) of Mark C. Montigny for legislation to expand health care proxy access to medical records. Public Health.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareExpands healthcare proxy access to medical records, improving patient access to health information under Public Health.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Public Health

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passed · Massachusetts · Senate Jan 29, 2026

S 888: An Act increasing access to MassHealth dental providers

By Mr. Mark, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 888) of Paul W. Mark and Joanne M. Comerford for legislation to increase access to MassHealth dental providers. Health Care Financing.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill explicitly increases access to MassHealth dental providers, expanding public health insurance coverage and improving patient access to dental services.95% confidence

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passed · Massachusetts · House Jul 10, 2025

H 673: An Act improving student access to life saving treatments

This bill (HD 2628) allows trained school staff to administer glucagon to students experiencing severe low blood sugar (hypoglycemia) when a nurse is unavailable, directly affecting students with diabetes and their school staff. It requires written parental permission and mandates that schools train non-nurse staff to provide this emergency treatment without them facing liability for good-faith actions (except gross negligence). The bill also clarifies that such staff are not practicing nursing when administering glucagon. The Department of Public Health must issue these regulations within 180 days of the bill's enactment.

Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationBill enables emergency glucagon administration in schools, directly enhancing student health safety and access to life-saving care within educational environments.90% confidence ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill enables schools to administer glucagon for diabetic emergencies, directly improving student access to life-saving treatment in critical situations.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Student Health

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