Sen. Jamie Eldridge

Maddy summaryThis bill prohibits pharmacy benefit managers (PBMs) from discriminating against hospitals and clinics participating in the federal 340B drug discount program. It specifically bans PBMs from paying lower rates for 340B drugs than non-340B drugs, charging extra fees for 340B participation, restricting network access based on 340B status, or imposing higher patient costs (like extra copays) when using 340B providers. The law directly affects safety-net hospitals, clinics, and their patients who rely on the 340B program to access discounted medications. It ensures these providers aren’t penalized for participating in the federal program through PBM billing practices.

Maddy summaryThis bill mandates that most health insurance plans in Massachusetts cover acupuncture for specific conditions, including pain management, PTSD, substance abuse treatment, and nausea. It requires insurers to provide these benefits without differentiating reimbursement rates between licensed acupuncturists and medical doctors. The bill also creates a commission to study how to better integrate acupuncture into mainstream healthcare delivery, focusing on cost reduction, access, and quality. These changes directly affect insurance companies, healthcare providers, and Massachusetts residents seeking acupuncture services.

Senate, September 25, 2025 -- Text of the Senate Bill establishing the Massachusetts data privacy act (being the text of Senate document 2608, printed as amended)

Senate, July 24, 2025 -- Text of the Senate Bill amending certain laws relative to individuals with disabilities (Senate, No. 2563) (being the text of Senate, No. 137, printed as amended)

By Representative Kilcoyne of Clinton, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3859) of Meghan K. Kilcoyne relative to veterans' benefits. Veterans and Federal Affairs.

By Representative Gentile of Sudbury, a petition (accompanied by resolutions, House, No. 3843) of Carmine Lawrence Gentile, Natalie M. Higgins and Mary S. Keefe for the adoption of resolutions memorializing the Congress of the United States to pass and send to the states for ratification a constitutional amendment to restore the first amendment and fair elections to the people. Veterans and Federal Affairs.

By Representative Gentile of Sudbury, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3846) of Carmine Lawrence Gentile, James B. Eldridge and Mary S. Keefe relative to reviving, continuing and further regulating the citizens commission established (under Chapter 322 of the Acts of 2018) concerning a Constitutional amendment to secure government of the people. Veterans and Federal Affairs.

By Representative Gentile of Sudbury, a petition (accompanied by resolutions, House, No. 3845) of Carmine Lawrence Gentile and others for the adoption of resolutions memorializing the Congress of the United States to ratify the proposed amendment to the Constitution of the United States for federal regulation of child labor. Veterans and Federal Affairs.

By Representative Gentile of Sudbury, a petition (accompanied by resolutions, House, No. 3844) of Carmine Lawrence Gentile and others for adoption of resolutions memorializing the Congress of the United States to admit Washington, D.C. into the Union as a state of the United States of America. Veterans and Federal Affairs.

Maddy summaryThis resolution directs the Massachusetts Senate to voluntarily provide specific financial records to the State Auditor regarding fiscal years 2021 through 2024, following a Supreme Judicial Court order that limited an ongoing audit dispute to four document requests. The documents to be released include official budgets, prior audits, balance forward transaction listings, and monetary settlement agreements for the Senate during that period. While complying with the court's scope, the Senate explicitly states it does not concede that the State Auditor has the constitutional authority to conduct a broader performance audit under the current law. The resolution also reserves the Senate's right to challenge any future audit attempts on constitutional grounds and sends a copy of the text to the Supreme Judicial Court, Attorney General, and State Auditor.