By Representative LeBoeuf of Worcester, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2583) of David Henry Argosky LeBoeuf, Deborah B. Goldberg (Treasurer and Receiver General) and Lindsay N. Sabadosa relative to further regulating the state employees retirement system. Public Service.
By Representative Fernandes of Falmouth, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2516) of Dylan A. Fernandes and Angelo L. D'Emilia relative to disability pensions for violent crimes committed against certain public employees. Public Service.
By Representative Donahue of Worcester, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2505) of Daniel M. Donahue and others relative to public employee retiree benefits. Public Service.
By Representative Montaño of Boston, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2894) of Samantha Montaño and others for legislation to increase the deeds excise to fund emergency assistance needs of certain low income tenants and homeowners. Revenue.
By Representatives Livingstone of Boston and Khan of Newton, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2371) of Jay D. Livingstone, Kay Khan and others for legislation to provide reproductive health care to incarcerated individuals. Public Safety and Homeland Security.
Maddy summaryThis bill modifies how health insurers and medical providers recover costs when an injured person receives money from a third party for their injuries. It requires that legal fees and costs be shared between the provider and the injured person based on the proportion of the total recovery each receives. Additionally, the law limits the amount insurers can claim back to their specific share of the total damages, rather than allowing them to take more than their proportionate part of the settlement. If the total recovery is less than the injured person's total damages, courts may reduce the insurer's claim after reviewing the case. The legislation also gives courts the authority to decide a fair split of settlement funds if the injured person and the insurer cannot agree on the amounts.
Maddy summaryThis bill allows Massachusetts cities and towns to choose whether to implement rent control and eviction protections for residents in their communities. If a municipality opts in, it must pass local rules that cap how much landlords can raise rents each year and ensure evictions only happen for specific, justified reasons like non-payment or lease violations. The protections apply to most rental units but exclude small owner-occupied buildings with four or fewer units, properties already regulated by other agencies, college dorms, and elderly care facilities. Local governments would have the option to adopt these measures through various methods, including ordinances or binding votes by their residents.
Maddy summaryThis bill improves long-term care in Massachusetts by creating a dedicated fund to support workforce training and capital improvements for skilled nursing facilities. The new fund will finance education and stipends for nurses' aides and home health workers, while also offering interest-free loans to help facilities build specialized care units like dementia or behavioral health wings. Additionally, the law clarifies definitions for assisted living services, specifying which medical tasks qualified staff can perform under a doctor's order. An advisory committee involving health officials and labor union representatives will oversee these programs to ensure they meet the needs of both workers and residents.
Maddy summaryThis bill requires health insurance plans in Massachusetts to cover medically necessary outpatient evaluations and management services without charging patients a deductible. The law applies to various types of coverage, including those under state chapters 32A, 32B, 175, 176A, 176B, and 176G, ensuring these services are included in basic benefit packages provided by insurers or third parties. A key exception allows plans that are governed by federal tax laws to maintain deductibles if removing them would cause the plan to lose its tax-exempt status. Additionally, the Massachusetts Division of Insurance is tasked with creating specific guidelines to determine which services qualify for this coverage.
By Representative Nguyen of Andover, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2245) of Tram T. Nguyen and others for legislation to strengthen the direct care and dementia workforce. Public Health.
