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passed · Massachusetts · House May 11, 2026

H 1188: An Act relative to trans-inclusive health care access

By Representatives Higgins of Leominster and Barber of Somerville, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1188) of Natalie M. Higgins, Christine P. Barber and others relative to healthcare coverage for certain gender affirming care. Financial Services.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill explicitly seeks healthcare coverage for gender affirming care, expanding access to a specific health service within the healthcare topic.95% confidence

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passed · Massachusetts · House Oct 14, 2025

H 64: Proposal for a legislative amendment to the Constitution for a Constitutional right to health care

By Representative Day of Stoneham (by request), a petition (accompanied by proposal for constitutional amendment, House, No. 64) of Vincent Lawrence Dixon for a legislative amendment to the Constitution to establish a right to health care. Health Care Financing.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill explicitly proposes a constitutional right to healthcare, advancing patient access and protecting healthcare as a fundamental right per title and summary.95% confidence

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passed · Massachusetts · House Mar 26, 2026

H 1736: An Act relative to determining capacity and invoking the health care proxy

By Representative Gregoire of Marlborough, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1736) of Danielle W. Gregoire relative to health care proxies. The Judiciary.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill clarifies health care proxy procedures to protect patient decision-making rights, aligning with patient rights support in healthcare policy.95% confidence

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passed · Massachusetts · House Mar 12, 2026

H 4013: An Act to improve healthcare and reduce consumer costs

By Representatives Gentile of Sudbury and Connolly of Cambridge, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 4013) of Carmine Lawrence Gentile, Mike Connolly and James B. Eldridge relative to for-profit health care and insurance. Financial Services.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill title explicitly states 'improve healthcare and reduce consumer costs', directly aligning with support indicators for advancing healthcare access and affordability.90% confidence

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passed · Massachusetts · House Mar 12, 2026

H 1204: An Act establishing pregnancy as a qualifying event

By Representative Jones of North Reading, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1204) of Bradley H. Jones, Jr., and others for legislation to establish pregnancy as a qualifying event for eligibility for special enrollment in certain health plans in the state health insurance exchange. Financial Services.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareEstablishes pregnancy as a qualifying event for special enrollment in health plans, expanding access to coverage during pregnancy per bill summary.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Women's Health

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passed · Massachusetts · House Feb 5, 2026

H 1291: An Act further clarifying the delivery of health care

By Representative Puppolo of Springfield, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1291) of Angelo J. Puppolo, Jr., Lindsay N. Sabadosa and Meghan K. Kilcoyne relative to further clarifying the delivery of health care and dentistry. Financial Services.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill clarifies healthcare delivery, implying system improvement for better access and service without restrictions or defunding.85% confidence

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passed · Massachusetts · House Mar 26, 2026

H 1706: An Act to encourage quality reviews and reduce costs in health care

By Representative Galvin of Canton, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1706) of William C. Galvin for legislation to encourage quality reviews and reduce costs in health care. The Judiciary.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill title and summary directly target improving healthcare quality and reducing costs, aligning with support for efficient, accessible care without restricting services.85% confidence

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passed · Massachusetts · House Mar 16, 2026

H 2524: An Act protecting Norwood healthcare access

By Representative Rogers of Norwood, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2524) of John H. Rogers that the Department of Public Health be authorized and directed to maintain the provision of health care services in the towns of Norwood and Foxborough. Public Health.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill explicitly authorizes maintaining healthcare services in Norwood/Foxborough to protect access, directly aligning with 'protect' indicator for healthcare support.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Public Health

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passed · Massachusetts · House Feb 9, 2026

H 1210: An Act relative to AI health communications and informed patient consent

By Representative Jones of North Reading, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1210) of Bradley H. Jones, Jr., and others relative to artificial intelligence health communications and informed patient consent. Financial Services.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill mandates informed patient consent for AI health communications, protecting patient rights in healthcare services.95% confidence ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyBill mandates informed consent for AI health communications, requiring transparency and protecting patient data privacy in sensitive healthcare contexts, aligning with consumer protection regulations for technology use.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Artificial Intelligence

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passed · Massachusetts · Senate Jan 29, 2026

S 860: An Act establishing medicare for all in Massachusetts

By Mr. Eldridge, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 860) of James B. Eldridge, Lindsay N. Sabadosa, Margaret R. Scarsdale, Joanne M. Comerford and other members of the General Court for legislation to establish medicare for all in Massachusetts. Health Care Financing.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill explicitly establishes universal Medicare coverage in Massachusetts, expanding health insurance access and funding for all residents under Health Care Financing.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Medicare

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