Healthcare (Hospitals) in Massachusetts

passed · Massachusetts · House Mar 16, 2026

H 3957: An Act establishing a fund for the Western Massachusetts Hospital

HD 3364, introduced by Representative Michael J. Finn, proposes to establish a dedicated fund to support Western Massachusetts Hospital. The bill would create a new financial resource specifically for the hospital, though the abstract does not specify how the fund would be financed or allocated. This legislation, categorized under Public Health, directly affects the hospital's funding structure by enabling dedicated resource allocation. The abstract provides no details on operational changes or broader impacts beyond the fund's creation.

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in committee · Massachusetts · Senate Nov 17, 2025

S 2607: An Act establishing the hospital to home partnership program

Senate, September 18, 2025 -- The committee on Aging and Independence to whom was referred the petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 495) of John C. Velis, Paul K. Frost, Susannah M. Whipps, Joanne M. Comerford and other members of the General Court for legislation to codify the Hospital to Home Partnership Program, report the accompanying bill (Senate, No. 2607).

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passed · Massachusetts · House Jun 17, 2026

H 3410: An Act authorizing the University of Massachusetts Building Authority to purchase and construct a hospital in the town of Norwood to be operated by UMass Memorial Health Care, Inc

This bill authorizes the University of Massachusetts Building Authority to purchase or construct a hospital in Norwood, Massachusetts, to be operated by UMass Memorial Health Care, Inc. It amends state law to include Norwood as a location for the hospital and medical school campuses and permits the Authority to acquire land at 800 Washington Street through purchase or eminent domain. The bill also allows the Authority to issue bonds to fund construction and establishes rules for transferring the hospital's operations and assets to a nonprofit corporation, requiring it to remain nonprofit and notify the Attorney General before selling assets to for-profit entities.

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passed · Massachusetts · House Dec 18, 2025

H 3291: An Act transferring Bridgewater State Hospital from the Department of Correction to the Department of Mental Health

HD 457 transfers operation and oversight of Bridgewater State Hospital from the Department of Correction to the Department of Mental Health. The bill directly affects the hospital's patients, staff, and the two departments, changing who manages care and security. Key provisions include assigning the Mental Health Commissioner responsibility for treatment, forensic services, and facility operations under new regulations, while removing all references to the Department of Correction in related laws. The transfer becomes effective by December 31, 2026, and requires a study on constructing a new facility for current patients.

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passed · Massachusetts · Senate Feb 9, 2026

S 1321: An Act clarifying the wage act to protect hospital workers from being deprived of their wages

SD 2041 amends the wage act to clarify that it does not apply to casual employees of government entities (such as hospital workers in public hospitals) or to co-operative association employees who are shareholders (unless they request weekly pay). This means these workers are explicitly excluded from the wage act's requirements for timely payment. The amendment removes ambiguity by stating these categories are not covered by the law. The bill does not extend protections to these groups but defines their exclusion from the wage act's coverage.

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Sub-Topics Hospitals Labor Standards Workforce Development

passed · Massachusetts · House Aug 28, 2025

H 780: An Act establishing the hospital to home partnership program

By Representative Lipper-Garabedian of Melrose, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 780) of Kate Lipper-Garabedian and others that the Executive Office of Health and Human Services be authorized to establish a hospital to home partnership program. Elder Affairs.

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in committee · Massachusetts · House Aug 4, 2026

H 4335: An Act relative to cognitive rehabilitation for individuals with an acquired brain injury

H 4335 requires Massachusetts' Group Insurance Commission to cover medically necessary cognitive rehabilitation services for Commonwealth employees (active and retired) with an acquired brain injury (ABI). The bill mandates coverage for specific therapies including cognitive rehabilitation therapy, neurocognitive therapy, community reintegration services, and neurofeedback therapy, without lifetime or unreasonable annual limits. It prohibits insurers from denying coverage solely because services occur outside a hospital and requires insurers to train staff on these benefits. The law also specifies that providers must hold appropriate licenses and accreditation for these services. This directly affects Commonwealth employees with ABI by ensuring comprehensive insurance coverage for their rehabilitation needs.

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Sub-Topics Hospitals

passed · Massachusetts · House Mar 16, 2026

H 2492: An Act require a suitable ride home from the hospital for all cognitively impaired discharges

This bill requires Massachusetts hospitals to verify that certain patients have arranged suitable transportation before discharge. It applies to patients who had anesthesia-related surgery, have developmental disabilities, are receiving substance abuse treatment, or suffer from Alzheimer's or dementia. Hospitals must confirm transport arrangements but are not required to provide or arrange the transportation themselves. The law aims to prevent unsafe discharges for vulnerable patients by adding this verification step to hospital protocols. It directly affects hospitals in Massachusetts and the specific patient groups listed in the bill.

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Sub-Topics Hospitals Public Health

passed · Massachusetts · Senate Jun 2, 2025

S 2216: An Act authorizing the University of Massachusetts Building Authority to purchase and construct a hospital in the town of Norwood to be operated by UMass Memorial Health Care, Inc

SD 1043 authorizes the University of Massachusetts Building Authority to purchase land and construct a new hospital in Norwood (specifically at 800 Washington Street) to be operated by UMass Memorial Health Care, Inc. The bill amends state law to include Norwood in the University of Massachusetts medical school campus locations and defines key terms related to the hospital's operation. It permits the Authority to use eminent domain for land acquisition or enter purchase agreements, and allows bond financing for construction costs. The legislation also establishes procedures for transferring management of the hospital's clinical division to UMass Memorial Health Care, Inc. as a nonprofit entity, with restrictions on future asset sales to for-profit organizations.

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passed · Massachusetts · Senate Feb 26, 2026

S 1492: An Act relative to newborn infant safe sleep practices

By Mr. Crighton, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1492) of Brendan P. Crighton for legislation to provide written materials on safe sleep practices at the time of infant’s discharge from the hospital. Public Health.

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