Rep. Ruth Balser

Co-sponsor H 3716

Passed · Massachusetts House · Co-sponsor

An Act to ensure the health and safety of the Commonwealth’s students and educators

By Representatives Hawkins of Attleboro and Gouveia of Acton, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3716) of James K. Hawkins, Tami L. Gouveia and others to ensure the health and safety of students, educators and communities during the 2019 novel coronavirus pandemic. Covid-19 and Emergency Preparedness and Management.

Passed Sep 29, 2022 1 co-sponsor Track

Co-sponsor H 2989

Passed · Massachusetts House · Co-sponsor

An Act to establish a commission to report on the moral budget

By Mr. Livingstone of Boston, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2989) of Jay D. Livingstone and others for legislation to memorializing the Massachusetts congressional delegation and the President of the United States to support the moral budget, and for an investigation by a commission (including members of the General Court) on the impact of passage of the moral budget. Revenue.

Passed Sep 26, 2022 1 co-sponsor Track

Primary H 2065

Passed · Massachusetts House · Lead sponsor

An Act to update mental health parity

By Ms. Balser of Newton, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2065) of Ruth B. Balser and others for legislation to provide mental health benefits on a nondiscriminatory basis to certain residents of the Commonwealth. Mental Health, Substance Use and Recovery.

Passed Sep 22, 2022 0 co-sponsors Track

Co-sponsor H 1434

Passed · Massachusetts House · Co-sponsor

An Act to prevent COVID-19 evictions and foreclosures and promote an equitable housing recovery

By Messrs. Moran of Lawrence and Honan of Boston, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1434) of Frank A. Moran, Kevin G. Honan and others for legislation to establish ongoing stabilization of the housing market for renters and homeowners during the COVID-19 emergency and recovery. Housing.

Passed Sep 19, 2022 1 co-sponsor Track

Co-sponsor H 1436

Passed · Massachusetts House · Co-sponsor

An Act promoting housing stability and homelessness prevention in Massachusetts

By Messrs. Rogers of Cambridge and Day of Stoneham, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1436) of David M. Rogers, Michael S. Day and others for legislation to establish a statewide right to counsel program for evictions to promote housing stability and prevent homelessness. Housing.

Passed Sep 19, 2022 1 co-sponsor Track

Primary H 1240

Passed · Massachusetts House · Lead sponsor

An Act to ensure MassHealth rate parity for behavioral health inpatient providers

By Ms. Balser of Newton, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1240) of Ruth B. Balser, Mindy Domb and Lindsay N. Sabadosa relative to MassHealth rate parity for behavioral health inpatient providers. Health Care Financing.

Passed Sep 15, 2022 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary H 2225

Passed · Massachusetts House · Lead sponsor

An Act relative to facilitating the utilization of psychologists on the health care team

By Ms. Balser of Newton, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2225) of Ruth B. Balser for legislation to include psychologists in the definition of nursing practice. Public Health.

Passed Sep 15, 2022 0 co-sponsors Track

Co-sponsor H 722

Passed · Massachusetts House · Co-sponsor

An Act relative to early-onset Alzheimer's disease

By Mr. Ayers of Quincy, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 722) of Bruce J. Ayers and others relative to services provided through the MassHealth frail elder home and community-based services waiver regarding early-onset Alzheimer's disease. Elder Affairs.

Passed Sep 15, 2022 1 co-sponsor Track

Co-sponsor H 2343

Passed · Massachusetts House · Co-sponsor

An Act providing for consumer access to and the right to practice complementary and alternative health care services

By Mr. Lawn of Watertown, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2343) of John J. Lawn, Jr. and others for legislation to provide access to complementary and alternative health care services. Public Health.

Passed Sep 15, 2022 1 co-sponsor Track

Co-sponsor H 1116

Passed · Massachusetts House · Co-sponsor

An Act relative to preserving fertility

By Mr. Honan of Boston, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1116) of Kevin G. Honan and others relative to insurance coverage for pregnancy-related procedures and standard fertility preservation services. Financial Services.

Passed Sep 15, 2022 1 co-sponsor Track