Healthcare

introduced · Massachusetts · House

HD 3480: An Act to protect medical freedom

This bill prohibits public entities (like schools, hospitals, and government agencies) and private employers from mandating medical procedures, including vaccinations, through penalties, exclusion, or coercion. It allows public schools to require FDA-approved vaccines with a 3-year full approval history, while permitting religious and conscientious exemptions. Private employers may only require such vaccines if the vaccine has full FDA approval for at least three years, and they face civil liability for violations causing injury, medical costs, or job loss. The Attorney General and individuals can enforce the law through lawsuits, and the public health department must educate citizens about their rights and exemptions.

Topics ✗ HealthcareOpposes HealthcareRestricts vaccination mandates in public health programs by prohibiting most requirements, limiting a key public health tool despite allowing exceptions for 3-year FDA-approved vaccines.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Public Health

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introduced · Massachusetts · Senate

SD 1324: An Act prohibiting COVID-19, mRNA vaccination and gene-altering procedures as a condition of entry

SD 1324 bans requiring proof of COVID-19, mRNA, or gene-altering procedure vaccination for entry to the Commonwealth, public buildings, schools (K-12 and colleges), or private businesses. It directly affects state agencies, public institutions, and both public and private businesses by prohibiting existing requirements for vaccination as a condition of entry, enrollment, campus access, or employment. The bill amends state law to explicitly forbid all such vaccination mandates across these settings, including places of public accommodation like restaurants and stores. This is a policy change eliminating current or future requirements for vaccination proof in the specified contexts.

Topics ✗ HealthcareOpposes HealthcareBans vaccine mandates for entry, restricting public health program implementation and limiting state enforcement of health protocols.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Public Health

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passed · Massachusetts · Senate Feb 27, 2025

SD 1268: An Act relative to non-medical switching

By Mr. Crighton, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 693) of Brendan P. Crighton relative to changes to health benefit plans that cause certain covered persons to switch to less costly alternate prescription drugs. Financial Services.

Topics ✗ HealthcareOpposes HealthcareBill mandates non-medical switching to cheaper drugs in health plans, restricting patient access to preferred medications without medical justification.85% confidence

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passed · Massachusetts · House Mar 16, 2026

H 2431: An Act prohibiting the requirement of a COVID-19 vaccine, mRNA vaccine, or gene-altering procedure

By Representative Gaskey of Carver, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2431) of John R. Gaskey and others relative to prohibiting the requirement of certain vaccines. Public Health.

Topics ✗ HealthcareOpposes HealthcareProhibits vaccine mandates, restricting public health measures requiring immunizations under healthcare policy, directly limiting a standard public health intervention.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Public Health

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introduced · Massachusetts · House

HD 3554: An Act protecting the health of the mother and a born alive fetus after the second trimester

HD 3554 restricts abortions after the second trimester unless the mother's life is at risk. It requires physicians performing such procedures to obtain certification from themselves and two consulting physicians that continuing the pregnancy would likely cause maternal death, and the procedure must occur in a hospital. The bill also mandates that if a fetus shows signs of viability after an abortion (e.g., movement or heartbeat), hospitals and physicians must provide all necessary life-saving measures. This applies specifically to abortions performed under the allowed circumstances and does not affect care for miscarriages before 20 weeks or stillbirths after 20 weeks.

Topics ✗ HealthcareOpposes HealthcareRestricts abortion access after second trimester with stringent requirements, limiting patient access to reproductive healthcare services95% confidence

Sub-Topics Hospitals Women's Health

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passed · Massachusetts · House Mar 16, 2026

H 2469: An Act relative to the closing of hospital essential services

By Representatives Kushmerek of Fitchburg and Barber of Somerville, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2469) of Michael P. Kushmerek, Christine P. Barber and others relative to the discontinuance of health service. Public Health.

Topics ✗ HealthcareOpposes HealthcareBill proposes discontinuing essential hospital services, directly restricting patient access to critical healthcare services as indicated by 'closing' and 'discontinuance' in title/summary.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Hospitals

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introduced · Massachusetts · Senate

SD 1429: An Act relative to bodily autonomy and family integrity

This bill establishes a fundamental right to bodily autonomy for health decisions for both individuals and their minor children under Massachusetts law. It prohibits any public or private entity from mandating health-related interventions (including vaccinations, mask-wearing, data sharing, or genetic procedures) except for specific exceptions like drug testing, certain occupational health requirements (excluding vaccines), driver's license medical tests, or hospital admissions under Chapter 123. Individuals harmed by violations can seek injunctions, damages, legal fees, or reinstatement with back pay. The law overrides other state or federal mandates during emergencies. It directly affects people, employers, schools, healthcare providers, and government agencies requiring health-related actions.

Topics ✗ HealthcareOpposes HealthcareBill prohibits mandatory health interventions (e.g., vaccines), restricting public health mandates, thus opposing healthcare policy enforcement.90% confidence ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyBill prohibits mandatory data sharing, protecting individual privacy by preventing forced disclosure of personal health data.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Hospitals

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introduced · Massachusetts · House

HD 2220: An Act to clarify prescription monitoring program activities

HD 2220 requires the state's prescription monitoring program to exclude testosterone from its tracking system and delete all existing data on testosterone prescriptions. This means healthcare providers no longer need to report testosterone prescriptions to the program, and historical records of such prescriptions will be removed immediately upon the bill's passage. The bill directly affects prescribers (like doctors) and pharmacies that handle testosterone, which is commonly used for hormone therapy. The change applies specifically to testosterone, not other medications, and takes effect right away without requiring additional approval.

Topics ✗ HealthcareOpposes HealthcareBill removes testosterone from prescription monitoring program, deleting historical data and eliminating reporting requirements. This limits a public health initiative (prescription monitoring) by reducing oversight for a specific drug class.85% confidence

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passed · Massachusetts · Senate Jan 29, 2026

S 864: An Act limiting excessive growth in the operating budgets of health care oversight agencies

By Mr. Finegold, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 864) of Barry R. Finegold for legislation relative to the operating budgets of health care oversight agencies. Health Care Financing.

Topics ✗ Budget & TaxesOpposes Budget & TaxesLimits budget growth for health care oversight agencies, directly restricting government spending in this area.90% confidence ✗ HealthcareOpposes HealthcareBill explicitly limits budget growth for healthcare oversight agencies, restricting operational capacity per 'limit' indicator in oppose definition.85% confidence

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passed · Massachusetts · Senate Feb 26, 2026

S 1503: An Act relative to the closing of hospital essential services

By Mr. Cyr, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1503) of Julian Cyr, Joanne M. Comerford, Susannah M. Whipps, Manny Cruz and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to the closing of hospital essential services. Public Health.

Topics ✗ HealthcareOpposes HealthcareBill explicitly proposes closing hospital essential services, directly limiting patient access to critical healthcare, aligning with 'oppose' indicators.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Hospitals

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