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. Dan Sena
Sponsored bills
By Representative Paulino of Methuen, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 452) of Francisco E. Paulino and Lindsay N. Sabadosa relative to the right to repair for agricultural equipment. Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure.
By Representative Roy of Franklin, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2162) of Jeffrey N. Roy and others relative to compliance with prevailing wage laws for offsite fabrication. Labor and Workforce Development.
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.
February, , 2026 -- The committee on State Administration and Regulatory Oversight to whom was referred the petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2114) of Joanne M. Comerford, Rebecca L. Rausch, Michael J. Barrett, Jason M. Lewis and other members of the General Court for legislation to establish a jail and prison construction moratorium, report the accompanying bill (Senate, No. 2944).
By Ms. Comerford, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2114) of Joanne M. Comerford, Rebecca L. Rausch, Michael J. Barrett, Jason M. Lewis and other members of the General Court for legislation to establish a jail and prison construction moratorium. State Administration and Regulatory Oversight.
By Representative Decker of Cambridge, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1130) of Marjorie C. Decker and others relative to telehealth and digital equity for patients. Financial Services.
By Representative Sabadosa of Northampton, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1041) of Lindsay N. Sabadosa, Erika Uyterhoeven and Samantha Montaño relative to the use and protection of pollinators by further regulating the spraying, release, deposit or application of a neonicotinoid on certain agricultural land. Environment and Natural Resources.
By Representatives Rogers of Cambridge and Montaño of Boston, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1559) of David M. Rogers, Samantha Montaño and others relative to the rights of certain families with pets. Housing.
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.