By Mr. Cyr, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1638) of Julian Cyr, Paul W. Mark, Jack Patrick Lewis, Angelo J. Puppolo, Jr. and other members of the General Court for legislation to provide fair and affordable public retiree benefits. Public Service.
By Ms. Lovely, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 109) of Joan B. Lovely, Sean Garballey, Angelo J. Puppolo, Jr., John F. Keenan and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to supported decision-making agreements for certain adults with disabilities. Children, Families and Persons with Disabilities.
Maddy summaryThis bill requires health insurance plans in Massachusetts to cover specific breast cancer screening and diagnostic tests, such as digital breast tomosynthesis and breast MRI, on the same terms as standard mammograms. It directly affects employees of the state, Medicaid beneficiaries, and individuals with private insurance policies by mandating equal coverage and prohibiting higher out-of-pocket costs for these advanced tests. The legislation also creates an exception for high-deductible health plans to maintain their tax-advantaged status, provided they still cover preventive care as defined by federal guidelines. By amending state laws governing the Group Insurance Commission, Medicaid, and private insurance, the bill aims to expand access to early detection tools for breast cancer.
By Representative Philips of Sharon, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2007) of Edward R. Philips relative to authorizing physician assistants to issue psychiatric holds and ensure adequate training on their use. Mental Health, Substance Use and Recovery.
By Ms. Miranda, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1543) of Liz Miranda and Lydia Edwards for legislation to provide for an audit and an investigation by a special commission concerning gun violence prevention and intervention funding. Public Safety and Homeland Security.
By Ms. Creem, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1496) of Cynthia Stone Creem for legislation relative to ghost guns. Public Safety and Homeland Security.
By Ms. Miranda, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1542) of Liz Miranda, Sal N. DiDomenico, Lydia Edwards, Julian Cyr and other members of the Senate for legislation to ensure educational rights are upheld for incarcerated emerging adults. Public Safety and Homeland Security.
Senate, July 22, 2024 -- The committee on Senate Ways and Means, to whom was referred the Senate Bill relative to successful transition and re-entry to tomorrow for incarcerated persons (Senate, No. 1506),- reports, recommending that the same ought to pass with an amendment substituting a new draft with the same title (Senate, No. 2883).
By Mr. DiDomenico, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1506) of Sal N. DiDomenico, Jason M. Lewis, Patricia D. Jehlen, Paul R. Feeney and others for legislation relative to successful transition and re-entry to tomorrow for incarcerated persons. Public Safety and Homeland Security.
By Representative Worrell of Boston, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1821) of Christopher J. Worrell and others relative to parole and establishing a restorative justice program. The Judiciary.
