By Mr. Kushmerek of Fitchburg, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2109) of Michael P. Kushmerek and others for legislation to further define medical necessity determinations. Mental Health, Substance Use and Recovery.
By Mr. Ramos of Springfield, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2126) of Orlando Ramos and others for legislation to establish a commission to study substance use disorder and treatment disparities in minority communities. Mental Health, Substance Use and Recovery.
By Representatives Decker of Cambridge and Balser of Newton, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2085) of Marjorie C. Decker, Ruth B. Balser and others for legislation to authorize the Commissioner of Mental Health to have supervision over the provision of mental health services to prisoners. Mental Health, Substance Use and Recovery.
By Mr. Santiago of Boston, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2402) of Jon Santiago and others for legislation to ensure timely physician licensure. Public Health.
By Ms. Fiola of Fall River, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2286) of Carole A. Fiola and others that the Office of Medicaid be authorized to require laboratories providing toxicology testing to demonstrate functional and operational test-utilization and test-frequency control programs. Public Health.
By Ms. Fiola of Fall River, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1085) of Carole A. Fiola and others relative to payment for ambulance services provided to certain insured individuals. Financial Services.
By Ms. Doherty of Taunton, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 572) of Carol A. Doherty and others relative to excused absences from school to include mental or behavioral health. Education.
By Mr. Vargas of Haverhill, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1369) of Andres X. Vargas and others relative to reporting equity in higher education. Higher Education.
By Mr. González of Springfield, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1102) of Carlos González and others relative to community reinvestment goals for banks. Financial Services.
By Mr. Silvia of Fall River, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1203) of Alan Silvia and others relative to insurance coverage for individuals with autism. Financial Services.
