By Mrs. Haddad of Somerset, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1064) of Patricia A. Haddad and others relative to creating a pilot program to transfer high acuity behavioral health and dual diagnosis patients away from overcrowded emergency departments. Mental Health, Substance Use and Recovery.
Sponsored bills
By Mr. Cutler of Duxbury, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 602) of Josh S. Cutler and others relative to hospital profit transparency and fairness and the establishment of a Medicaid reimbursement enhancement fund. Health Care Financing.
By Ms. O'Connor Ives, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 144) of Kathleen O'Connor Ives, Jay R. Kaufman, Diana DiZoglio, James M. Kelcourse and other members of the General Court for legislation to provide increased access to hearing aids. Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure.
By Mr. Golden of Lowell, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2214) of Thomas A. Golden, Jr., and others for legislation to provide insurance coverage for chemical dependency, including alcoholism, within the Division of Medical Assistance. Health Care Financing.
By Mr. Kafka of Stoughton, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2307) of Louis L. Kafka and others relative to the penalties for operating motor vehicles after license suspension or revocation. The Judiciary.
By Mr. Brady, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1678) of Michael D. Brady, Danielle W. Gregoire, Linda Dean Campbell, Chris Walsh and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to the establishment of a Massachusetts municipal lobbying policy. State Administration and Regulatory Oversight.
By Ms. O'Connor Ives, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1746) of Kathleen O'Connor Ives and Linda Dean Campbell for legislation to provide training for boards and commissions. State Administration and Regulatory Oversight.
By Mr. Keenan, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1100) of John F. Keenan, William Smitty Pignatelli, Elizabeth A. Malia, Denise Provost and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to opioid prescribing practices and access to pain management. Mental Health, Substance Use and Recovery.
By Representative Malia of Boston and Senator Keenan, a joint petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2404) of Elizabeth A. Malia and others relative to access to behavioral health services. Mental Health, Substance Use and Recovery.
By Ms. Fiola of Fall River, a petition (subject to Joint Rule 12) of Carole A. Fiola and others for legislation to establish a special commission to research current logistical issues related to outpatient methadone centers and to identify alternatives to the distribution of outpatient methadone treatment. Mental Health, Substance Use and Recovery.