Maddy summaryH 5091 requires the state bureau providing medical services to children and youth in the care of the Department of Children and Families to follow MassHealth and Department of Public Health pediatric care standards. This includes ensuring access to mental health, physical health, preventative care, and health promotion services. The bill also mandates the bureau to monitor medical contracts to improve both access to care and the quality of services for these children. It directly affects children in state custody by establishing concrete health care standards and oversight mechanisms.
Rep. Greg Schwartz
Sponsored bills
By Representative Schwartz of Newton, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 285) of Greg Schwartz, Patrick Joseph Kearney and Jacob R. Oliveira relative to health care quality for children and youth. Children, Families and Persons with Disabilities.
By Representative Sangiolo of Newton, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1316) of Amy Mah Sangiolo and Bud L. Williams relative to preventing home insurers from forcing tree removal. Financial Services.
By Representatives Vargas of Haverhill and Garcia of Chelsea, a petition (subject to Joint Rule 12) of Andres X. Vargas, Judith A. Garcia and others for legislation to further regulate state and local participation in federal civil immigration enforcement. Public Safety and Homeland Security.
By Representative Ciccolo of Lexington, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3306) of Michelle L. Ciccolo and others for legislation to establish the fourth Thursday in march as Tuskegee Airmen commemoration day. State Administration and Regulatory Oversight.
By Representative Moran of Lawrence, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2672) of Frank A. Moran and others relative to firearm industry accountability and access to justice by allowing for civil actions by victims of gun violence. Public Safety and Homeland Security.
By Representatives Livingstone of Boston and Consalvo of Boston, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1544) of Jay D. Livingstone, Rob Consalvo and others relative to tenant’s first right of refusal. Housing.
By Representative Decker of Cambridge, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 214) of Marjorie C. Decker and others relative to the payment standards for monthly benefits for parents with dependent children. Children, Families and Persons with Disabilities.
By Ms. Creem, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 686) of Cynthia Stone Creem for legislation to incentivize the adoption of local climate resilience policies. Financial Services.
By Representative Hogan of Stow and Senator Cyr, a joint petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2450) of Kate Hogan, Natalie M. Blais and others for legislation to protect public health from PFAS. Public Health.