By Representative Durant of Spencer, a petition (subject to Joint Rule 12) of Peter J. Durant and others relative to eligibility for the emergency housing assistance program. Housing.
Maddy summaryThis bill updates Massachusetts medical marijuana laws to clarify who qualifies for access. It expands the list of recognized debilitating medical conditions to include post-traumatic stress disorder and opioid use disorder while maintaining the option for doctors to recommend other conditions. Additionally, it allows veterans receiving care at federal facilities to qualify as patients if their official medical reports indicate a debilitating condition. These changes directly affect current and potential patients, healthcare providers, and the state's medical marijuana regulatory commission.
By Mr. Cusack of Braintree, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2253) of Mark J. Cusack and others relative to establishing pre-hospital care protocols and point-of-entry plans to ensure stroke patients are transported to the most appropriate facility. Public Health.
By Ms. Khan of Newton, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1709) of Kay Khan and others for legislation to prohibit marriage of minors. The Judiciary.
By Mrs. Ferguson of Holden, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1563) of Kimberly N. Ferguson and others for an investigation by a special commission (including members of the General Court) relative to the intentional misrepresentation of a service animal. The Judiciary.
By Mr. Howitt of Seekonk, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1277) of Steven S. Howitt and others for legislation to establish a health safety net task force (including members of the General Court) to study reimbursement for dental care and healthcare provided by hospitals and accredited teaching institutions to MassHealth members. Health Care Financing.
By Mr. McKenna of Webster, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1296) of Joseph D. McKenna, Michael J. Soter and F. Jay Barrows for legislation to prohibit the use of state funds for Planned Parenthood Federation of America. Health Care Financing.
By Mr. Howitt of Seekonk, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2943) of Steven S. Howitt and others relative to providing volunteer firefighters and emergency medical technicians with a local option real estate tax exemption. Revenue.
By Ms. Sullivan of Abington, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3076) of Alyson M. Sullivan and others relative to property tax exemptions for certain disabled veterans. Revenue.
