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passed · Massachusetts · Senate Jan 7, 2026

S 1543: An Act establishing a nursing workforce center

By Ms. Friedman, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1543) of Cindy F. Friedman and Joanne M. Comerford for legislation to establish a nursing workforce center at the University of Massachusetts medical school in Worcester. Public Health.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareEstablishes nursing workforce center at UMass medical school under Public Health, strengthening healthcare workforce development and service capacity.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Healthcare Workforce

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passed · Massachusetts · Senate Dec 22, 2025

S 132: An Act allowing certain minors to consent to supportive services

By Mr. Gomez, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 132) of Adam Gomez, Jason M. Lewis, Michael D. Brady, James B. Eldridge and other members of the Senate for legislation to allow certain minors to consent to shelter and receive supportive services. Children, Families and Persons with Disabilities.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareAllows minors to consent to supportive services, improving access to healthcare without parental barriers for vulnerable youth.85% confidence

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passed · Massachusetts · Senate Feb 9, 2026

S 1507: An Act regarding the pediatric palliative care program

By Mr. DiDomenico, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1507) of Sal N. DiDomenico, Angelo J. Puppolo, Jr., Lindsay N. Sabadosa, Joanne M. Comerford and others for legislation relative to the pediatric palliative care program. Public Health.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill creates a pediatric palliative care program under Public Health, directly advancing specialized healthcare access for terminally ill children.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Children's Health

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passed · Massachusetts · Senate Jan 29, 2026

S 1554: An Act to reduce lung cancer deaths

By Mr. Keenan, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1554) of John F. Keenan and James B. Eldridge for legislation to provide counseling about lung cancer screening to individuals accessing the Massachusetts Quitline. Public Health.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill provides lung cancer screening counseling via Massachusetts Quitline, enhancing preventive healthcare access and public health initiatives.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Public Health

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passed · Massachusetts · House Feb 5, 2026

H 1306: An Act ensuring transparency in the practice of dental leased networks

This bill requires dental network companies (Provider Network Entities) to clearly disclose to dentists which insurance plans (Third-party Health Plans) they are connected to and the specific payment rates for each plan. It mandates written agreements listing all insurance plans, fee schedules, and administrative policies at the time of contracting. Insurance companies must also inform patients in plain language that they are using a leased dental network and provide annual reports on network usage. The law directly affects dentists who join these networks and patients receiving dental coverage under insurance plans that use leased networks.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill ensures transparency in dental leased networks, improving patient access and protecting rights in dental care - a healthcare service. Aligns with support indicators.85% confidence

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passed · Massachusetts · House Mar 12, 2026

H 1262: An Act relative to dental insurance

By Representative McMurtry of Dedham, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1262) of Paul McMurtry relative to dental insurance. Financial Services.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill addresses dental insurance, a component of health coverage, implying support for expanded dental benefits under healthcare services.85% confidence

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passed · Massachusetts · House Jun 17, 2026

H 2440: An Act protecting children from harmful diet pills and muscle-building supplements

This bill prohibits the sale of over-the-counter diet pills and muscle-building supplements to anyone under 18 years old. It requires retail stores to store these products securely (behind counters or locked cases) and verify age with ID for customers who appear underage. For online retailers, it mandates age verification through government ID checks, database validation, and requiring an adult signature for delivery. Violations can result in a $1,000 civil penalty per offense. The law directly affects minors, retail stores, and online sellers of these products.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill targets public health risk by restricting harmful supplements for children, aligning with healthcare protection measures under public health initiatives.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Public Health

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passed · Massachusetts · House Oct 20, 2025

H 2550: An Act relative to culturally competent and effective health care

HD 2884 requires the Massachusetts Board of Registration in Medicine to collect voluntary demographic and practice data from physicians applying for or renewing licenses starting January 1, 2027. Physicians must provide information on race, ethnicity, gender identity, language skills, specialty, practice locations, and employment status, though this data will not affect licensure decisions. The collected information will be aggregated, de-identified, and made publicly available annually by the Center for Health Information and Analysis to assess how physician diversity impacts health outcomes. The Center must also report this data to the legislature and public health officials each year, with strict rules preventing the sale of the data to third parties.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill mandates collection of physician workforce data to improve cultural competence in healthcare services, advancing equitable patient care under Public Health.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Public Health

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in committee · Massachusetts · House Oct 23, 2025

HD 5271: An Act to promote transparency surrounding colonoscopy procedures

By Representative Tarsky of Needham (by request), a petition (subject to Joint Rule 12) of Gregory Dunn relative to colonoscopy procedures. Public Health.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcarePromotes transparency in colonoscopy procedures, improving patient information access under Public Health category.65% confidence

Sub-Topics Public Health

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passed · Massachusetts · House Jun 17, 2026

H 4623: An Act increasing access to ABA services by recognizing assistant level providers

By Representative Garballey of Arlington, a petition (subject to Joint Rule 12) of Sean Garballey relative to Medicaid coverage for autism treatment and assistive technologies. Health Care Financing.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill explicitly expands Medicaid coverage for autism treatment (ABA services) and increases provider access, directly supporting mental health care access under healthcare policies.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Medicaid

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