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passed · Massachusetts · Senate Mar 12, 2026

S 1563: An Act prioritizing patient access to care

By Ms. Kennedy, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1563) of Robyn K. Kennedy, Rebecca L. Rausch, Joanne M. Comerford, Susannah M. Whipps and other members of the General Court for legislation to prioritize patient access to care based upon the professional judgment of the physician.. Public Health.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill prioritizes patient access to care based on physician judgment, directly improving healthcare access per support indicators.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Public Health

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passed · Massachusetts · House Sep 18, 2025

H 1133: An Act relative to patient financial protection

By Representative Decker of Cambridge, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1133) of Marjorie C. Decker relative to insurance coverage out-of-pocket limits for prescription drugs. Financial Services.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill establishes out-of-pocket limits for prescription drugs, reducing patient financial burden and protecting access to medications under insurance coverage.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Insurance

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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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passed · Massachusetts · Senate Jan 7, 2026

S 1626: An Act to protect essential health services

S 1626, sponsored by Senator Bruce Tarr, aims to protect essential health services under Public Health legislation. The bill seeks to establish safeguards for critical healthcare services but lacks specific details in the provided abstract about which services or how protections would be implemented. Without additional context on its provisions or affected populations, this summary reflects only the bill's stated purpose as described in its title and abstract. The abstract does not specify mechanisms, affected groups, or concrete policy changes.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill title explicitly aims to protect essential health services, directly aligning with support indicators like safeguarding critical care under public health legislation.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Public Health

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passed · Massachusetts · House Jan 28, 2026

H 1299: An Act to increase enrollment in affordable health plan networks

By Representative Robertson of Tewksbury, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1299) of David Allen Robertson for legislation to increase enrollment in affordable health plan networks. Financial Services.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill explicitly aims to increase enrollment in affordable health plan networks, directly expanding access to healthcare coverage.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Insurance

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passed · Massachusetts · House Mar 12, 2026

H 1246: An Act establishing a public health option

By Representative Lewis of Framingham, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1246) of Jack Patrick Lewis that the Commonwealth Connector Authority provide for a public health insurance option. Financial Services.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill establishes a public health insurance option to expand coverage through Commonwealth Connector Authority, directly advancing healthcare access and funding.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Insurance Public Health

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passed · Massachusetts · House Jan 28, 2026

H 1313: An Act relating to patient choice in dispensing of clinician-administered drugs

By Representative Sabadosa of Northampton, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1313) of Lindsay N. Sabadosa relative to patient choice in dispensing of clinician-administered drugs. Financial Services.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill promotes patient autonomy in drug dispensing, enhancing access to clinician-administered treatments without restricting options or coverage.90% confidence

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passed · Massachusetts · House Jan 28, 2026

H 1240: An Act relative to insulin access

By Representatives LeBoeuf of Worcester and Sabadosa of Northampton, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1240) of David Henry Argosky LeBoeuf and Lindsay N. Sabadosa relative to insulin access. Financial Services.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill directly addresses insulin access, improving patient access to essential medication and aligning with healthcare support indicators.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Prescription Drugs

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passed · Massachusetts · House Mar 12, 2026

H 1241: An Act relative to fair access for qualifying patients

By Representative LeBoeuf of Worcester, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1241) of David Henry Argosky LeBoeuf relative to eligibility for reimbursement by certain health plans. Financial Services.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill ensures reimbursement eligibility for qualifying patients, expanding access to health plans and improving coverage under healthcare access policies.90% confidence

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passed · Massachusetts · House Mar 12, 2026

H 1192: An Act for health care non-discrimination

By Representative Honan of Boston, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1192) of Kevin G. Honan relative to establishing alternative payment arrangements to promote health care non-discrimination. Financial Services.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill promotes healthcare non-discrimination via alternative payment arrangements, directly aligning with protecting patient rights and access under healthcare policy indicators.95% confidence

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