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 Representatives Cronin of Easton and Garballey of Arlington, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 598) of Claire D. Cronin, Sean Garballey and others for legislation to ensure continued health insurance coverage for children. Health Care Financing.
By Mr. Garballey of Arlington, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2457) of Sean Garballey and others relative to liability protection for disaster volunteers. Public Health.
By Mr. McMurtry of Dedham, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3595) of Paul McMurtry, Chris Walsh and Brian M. Ashe that the Department of Mental Health be authorized to establish a program for the treatment and support of people with mental illness and brain-based disorders. Mental Health, Substance Use and Recovery.
By Mr. Scibak of South Hadley, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 195) of John W. Scibak and others relative to the accessibility of hearing aids. Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure.
By Ms. Hogan of Stow, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3242) of Kate Hogan and others for legislation to analyze health insurance payer practices that require certain categories of drugs. Public Health.
By Ms. Balser of Newton, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 592) of Ruth B. Balser and others for legislation to ensure affordable health connector coverage. Health Care Financing.
By Mr. Mirra of West Newbury, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1869) of Leonard Mirra, Joseph D. McKenna and Chris Walsh for legislation relative to the use of road flaggers and police details on public works projects. Transportation.
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 Mr. O'Day of West Boylston, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2405) of James J. O'Day and others for legislation to promote accessibility and affordability of behavioral health and substance abuse services for recipients of MassHealth. Mental Health, Substance Use and Recovery.