Rep. Kay Khan

Co-sponsor S 2336

Passed · Massachusetts Senate · Co-sponsor

An Act protecting consumers by prohibiting blocking, throttling, or paid prioritization in the provision of internet service

By Ms. L'Italien, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2336) (subject to Joint Rule 12) of Barbara A. L'Italien, Andres X. Vargas, Sonia Chang-Diaz, Diana DiZoglio and other members of the General Court for legislation to protect consumers by prohibiting blocking, throttling, or paid prioritization in the provision of internet service. Telecommunications, Utilities and Energy.

Passed Jul 19, 2018 1 co-sponsor Track

Co-sponsor H 2072

Passed · Massachusetts House · Co-sponsor

An Act relative to stabilizing the Commonwealth’s nursing facilities

By Mr. Golden of Lowell, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2072) of Thomas A. Golden, Jr. and others for legislation to make investments in the long term care workforce and close the gap between Medicaid payments and the actual cost of providing nursing home care. Elder Affairs.

Passed Jul 19, 2018 1 co-sponsor Track

Co-sponsor H 2890

Passed · Massachusetts House · Co-sponsor

An Act relative to the nursing home quality jobs initiative

By Mr. Lawn of Watertown, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2890) of John J. Lawn, Jr., and others relative to wages, benefits and related employee costs of direct care staff of licensed nursing homes. Elder Affairs.

Passed Jul 19, 2018 1 co-sponsor Track

Co-sponsor H 483

Passed · Massachusetts House · Co-sponsor

An Act prohibiting discrimination in insurance policies

By Ms. Balser of Newton, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 483) of Ruth B. Balser and others for legislation to prohibit discrimination in the issuance of certain insurance policies. Financial Services.

Passed Jul 18, 2018 1 co-sponsor Track

Co-sponsor H 485

Passed · Massachusetts House · Co-sponsor

An Act requiring mental health parity for disability policies

By Ms. Balser of Newton, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 485) of Ruth B. Balser and others for legislation to prohibit benefit limits and exclusions for behavioral health disorders on certain disability insurance policies. Financial Services.

Passed Jul 18, 2018 1 co-sponsor Track

Co-sponsor H 582

Passed · Massachusetts House · Co-sponsor

An Act relative to dental benefit plan transparency and patients' Bill of Rights

By Mr. Scibak of South Hadley, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 582) of John W. Scibak and others relative to dental insurance benefit plans and further protecting the rights of dental patients. Financial Services.

Passed Jul 18, 2018 1 co-sponsor Track

Co-sponsor H 550

Passed · Massachusetts House · Co-sponsor

An Act to facilitate alternatives to foreclosure

By Ms. Keefe of Worcester, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 550) of Mary S. Keefe and others that banks be required to mediate in good faith with homeowners to identify alternative resolutions before starting foreclosures. Financial Services.

Passed Jul 18, 2018 1 co-sponsor Track

Co-sponsor H 488

Passed · Massachusetts House · Co-sponsor

An Act to increase access to children’s mental health services in the community

By Ms. Balser of Newton, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 488) of Ruth B. Balser and others for legislation to require coverage for community and home-based behavioral health care services for certain children and adolescents with mental health disorders. Financial Services.

Passed Jul 18, 2018 1 co-sponsor Track

Co-sponsor H 545

Passed · Massachusetts House · Co-sponsor

An Act relative to the treatment of infantile cataracts

By Mr. Kafka of Stoughton, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 545) of Louis L. Kafka and others that health insurance policies that cover infantile cataract surgery be required to provide coverage for aphakic lenses for treatment and rehabilitation. Financial Services.

Passed Jul 18, 2018 1 co-sponsor Track

Co-sponsor H 527

Passed · Massachusetts House · Co-sponsor

An Act to improve access to child and adolescent mental health services

By Representatives Garballey of Arlington and Dykema of Holliston, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 527) of Sean Garballey and others relative to access to child and adolescent mental health services. Financial Services.

Passed Jul 18, 2018 1 co-sponsor Track