Healthcare (Hospitals)

introduced · Massachusetts · House

HD 4206: An Act regarding a minor's consent to substance use treatment

HD 4206 allows minors aged 12 or older to consent to hospital and medical care for substance use disorders without parental permission. A medical professional must first determine the minor has a substance use disorder. This consent cannot be canceled later because the minor is under 18. The bill directly affects minors with substance use disorders seeking treatment and healthcare providers offering such care. It changes existing law to remove parental consent requirements for this specific treatment.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareRemoves parental consent barrier for minors seeking substance use treatment, improving access to healthcare services for vulnerable populations with substance use disorders.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Hospitals Substance Abuse

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introduced · Massachusetts · House

HD 2023: An Act to improve healthcare and reduce consumer costs

This bill prohibits new for-profit hospitals, clinics, and health insurance companies from obtaining licenses in Massachusetts. Specifically, it bans new for-profit acute care hospitals (Section 2), for-profit ambulatory surgery clinics (Section 1), and for-profit health insurance companies (Section 3) from operating within the state. The law applies only to new licenses - not existing for-profit facilities - and takes effect 18 months after enactment. It directly affects healthcare providers and insurers seeking to establish new for-profit operations in Massachusetts.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBans new for-profit healthcare entities to reduce consumer costs and improve access, directly aligning with support indicators for healthcare policy.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Hospitals

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passed · Massachusetts · House May 2, 2025

H 1350: An Act to address medical debt through hospital financial assistance reform

By Representatives Barber of Somerville and Owens of Watertown, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1350) of Christine P. Barber, Steven Owens and others relative to hospital financial assistance. Health Care Financing.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill addresses medical debt via hospital financial assistance reform, improving patient access and reducing financial barriers to healthcare services.92% confidence

Sub-Topics Hospitals

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passed · Massachusetts · Senate Jan 29, 2026

S 873: An Act relative to hospital closures and health planning

By Mr. Keenan, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 873) of John F. Keenan for legislation relative to hospital closures and health planning. Health Care Financing.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill addresses hospital closures and health planning to maintain healthcare access and infrastructure, directly supporting patient access and facility stability.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Hospitals

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passed · Massachusetts · Senate Jan 29, 2026

S 899: An Act relative to hospital profit and fairness

By Mr. Moore, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 899) of Michael O. Moore and James B. Eldridge for legislation relative to hospital profit and fairness. Health Care Financing.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill targets hospital profit regulation to ensure fairness in healthcare financing, aligning with patient access and protection indicators.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Hospitals

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passed · Massachusetts · Senate Dec 4, 2025

S 1526: An Act putting patients over profits in hospital licensure

By Mr. Eldridge, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1526) of James B. Eldridge for legislation to put patients over profits in hospital licensure. Public Health.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill prioritizes patient interests over hospital profits in licensure, strengthening patient care standards under Public Health.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Hospitals Medical Licensing Public Health

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passed · Massachusetts · Senate Dec 8, 2025

S 1409: An Act to reform mental health supports and increase public safety

By Ms. Kennedy (by request), a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1409) of Gary Lowell, for legislation to mandate psychiatric evaluations in a hospital emergency room if a restraint authorization is given. Mental Health, Substance Use and Recovery.

Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeMandates psychiatric evaluations during ER restraints, diverting mental health crises from criminal justice system to appropriate care, aligning with reform goals.85% confidence ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareMandates psychiatric evaluations in ERs for restraint cases, directly strengthening mental health access and safety protocols within healthcare services.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Hospitals Mental Health Substance Abuse

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