Rep. Adam Scanlon

Maddy summaryHD 3390 modifies Massachusetts tax law to address income from foreign entities. It specifies that amounts included in federal income under Section 951A of the IRS Code (related to global intangible low-taxed income) will no longer be treated as dividends for state tax purposes, and taxpayers can only deduct 50% of this income instead of the full amount. This primarily affects businesses and individuals with foreign income subject to Section 951A provisions. The changes apply to tax years beginning on or after January 1, 2025.

Senate, July 9, 2026 -- The committee on Environment and Natural Resources to whom was referred the petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 551) of Cynthia Stone Creem, Joanne M. Comerford, Michael O. Moore, Jason M. Lewis and other members of the General Court for legislation to prohibit the sale of newly farmed fur products, report the accompanying bill (Senate, No. 3153).

Maddy summaryThis bill removes a current restriction preventing spouses from being paid caregivers under Massachusetts' MassHealth program. It allows spouses to serve as paid caregivers for their partners receiving home and community-based services, directly affecting MassHealth beneficiaries and their spouses who need in-home care support. The key provision requires the state health and aging secretaries to implement this change once the federal government approves a related waiver under Section 1915(c) of the Social Security Act. The policy change would take effect only after federal approval, which is a standard requirement for such state program modifications.

Maddy summaryH 5022 prohibits health insurance companies from denying payment for covered services solely because a patient received a referral from a doctor outside the insurance network. This affects patients seeking care from non-network providers and requires insurers to cover services under the same terms as network referrals. The bill amends multiple sections of Massachusetts health insurance laws (including Chapters 32A, 32B, 94C, 175, 176A, 176B, 176G, and 176I) to include this uniform rule. It takes effect one year after enactment for all new, renewed, or amended insurance contracts.

Maddy summaryThis bill requires health insurance plans in Massachusetts to cover and reimburse new telehealth services, including e-consults (provider-to-provider digital advice), e-visits (patient-initiated digital check-ins), and remote monitoring of health data. It directly affects patients seeking virtual care, healthcare providers delivering telehealth services, and insurance carriers. Key provisions mandate coverage for these services without extra prior authorization compared to in-person visits, include interpreter services for non-English speakers or Deaf patients, and require insurers to offer digital health literacy programs for patients with low tech skills. The bill also creates a shared portal for applying to affordable broadband programs to support digital access.

Maddy summaryThis bill amends Massachusetts laws governing dental insurance contracts to clarify which dental services must be covered and prevent insurers from requiring dentists to accept reduced fees for non-covered services. It defines "covered services" as dental care for which payment would be available under a plan (accounting for deductibles, annual limits, etc.) and prohibits dental insurance plans from mandating specific fees for services not classified as covered. The key provision ensures that dentists participating in insurance networks cannot be forced to provide services at a set fee unless those services are actually covered by the patient's plan. This directly affects dental insurance companies, participating dentists, and plan enrollees by aligning fee requirements with actual coverage.

Maddy summaryThis bill amends section 75 of a 2020 healthcare law to clarify that dental providers licensed to practice dentistry are excluded from certain regulations. It specifically inserts an exception after the phrase "health care provider" in the law, ensuring dental practices are not subject to these provisions. The change directly affects dental providers by exempting them from the healthcare delivery rules covered by the amended section. This is a procedural clarification, not a new policy.

Maddy summaryThis bill defines "transitional support services" as short-term residential care following clinical stabilization for addiction recovery, and requires insurers to cover medically necessary acute treatment, clinical stabilization, and transitional support services without preauthorization. It applies directly to Commonwealth employees (active/retired) under group insurance, Medicaid managed care plans, and private insurers offering "creditable coverage" under Chapter 111M. Key provisions include a 30-day coverage limit for transitional services, 48-hour facility notification to insurers after admission, and restrictions on utilization reviews (which can only begin after day 14 and cannot deny future care without 30 consecutive days of service). Medical necessity is determined by treating clinicians, not insurers, with coverage mandated for substance use disorder evaluations under Section 51½ of Chapter 111.

Maddy summaryThis bill prohibits mandatory overtime for healthcare workers in specific Massachusetts facilities, including hospitals and certain correctional facilities (excluding long-term care and most correctional settings). It allows overtime only during true emergencies with no reasonable alternatives, requires facilities to seek voluntary coverage first, and limits consecutive work to 16 hours with 8 hours off afterward. Facilities must report all mandatory overtime use to health authorities, and workers cannot face retaliation for refusing overtime beyond these limits. The law directly affects nurses, support staff, and other healthcare personnel in covered facilities, aiming to protect patient safety and staff well-being.

Maddy summaryThis bill establishes statewide targets requiring Massachusetts health care entities to increase primary care spending as a percentage of total health care expenditures. It sets specific annual targets: 10% for 2027, 12.5% for 2028, and 15% for 2029, with future adjustments capped between 15-20%. The commission must hold public hearings annually to review progress, publish targets online, and establish a 25-member Primary Care Council to monitor implementation. The bill directly affects all health care providers, insurers, and the state health care system by mandating measurable increases in primary care funding.