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passed · Massachusetts · Senate Jan 29, 2026

S 472: An Act relative to Massachusetts home care eligibility

By Ms. Jehlen, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 472) of Patricia D. Jehlen and James B. Eldridge for legislation relative to Massachusetts home care eligibility. Elder Affairs.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill addresses home care eligibility under Elder Affairs, aiming to improve access to home care services for elderly, a core healthcare service.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Long-Term Care

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passed · Massachusetts · Senate Jan 8, 2026

S 1571: An Act for healthy kids, healthy futures

By Mr. Lewis, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1571) of Jason M. Lewis and Joanne M. Comerford for legislation to prohibit the marketing of sugary drinks in schools. Public Health.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareProhibits sugary drink marketing in schools, a public health measure targeting childhood obesity prevention.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Public Health

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passed · Massachusetts · House Mar 16, 2026

H 2485: An Act concerning the cardiac health of children and student athletes

This bill requires healthcare professionals performing annual physicals for children aged 19 or younger to include specific cardiac screening questions during well-child visits and preparticipation sports exams. It mandates the use of a standardized 14-point cardiac screening form developed by major medical organizations, asking about family heart history, fainting during exercise, chest pain, and other warning signs. Schools must verify students have completed this screening before allowing participation in K-12 athletic teams, and healthcare providers must complete a new training module on cardiac assessment. The law creates a single statewide form for all schools and requires departments of education and public health to implement these requirements by 2026-2027.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill mandates cardiac health screenings for student athletes under public health initiative, advancing preventive healthcare access and safety measures.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Public Health

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passed · Massachusetts · Senate Jan 8, 2026

S 1552: An Act relative to expanding the newborn screening panel

By Mr. Keenan, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1552) of John F. Keenan for legislation to expand the newborn screening panel to include pyruvate dehydrogenase complex deficiency. Public Health.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareExpands public health newborn screening panel to include additional condition, improving early detection and access to care for infants.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Public Health

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passed · Massachusetts · Senate Feb 26, 2026

S 1608: An Act relative to physician assistant interstate compact

By Mr. Oliveira, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1608) of Jacob R. Oliveira, Jason M. Lewis, Steven George Xiarhos and Bruce E. Tarr for legislation relative to physician assistant interstate compact. Public Health.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill enables physician assistants to practice across state lines, improving healthcare access and provider mobility under Public Health.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Public Health

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passed · Massachusetts · House Dec 8, 2025

H 781: An Act establishing the program of all-inclusive care for the elderly

By Representative Madaro of Boston, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 781) of Adrian C. Madaro, Natalie M. Higgins and Christine P. Barber relative to establishing community based programs for older adults. Elder Affairs.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareEstablishes community-based all-inclusive care program for elderly, expanding healthcare access and services under Elder Affairs.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Long-Term Care

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passed · Massachusetts · Senate Apr 1, 2026

S 789: An Act relative to insurance coverage for doula services

By Ms. Miranda, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 789) of Liz Miranda for legislation relative to insurance coverage for doula services. Financial Services.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill mandates insurance coverage for doula services, expanding access to maternal healthcare support and aligning with healthcare coverage expansion indicators.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Insurance

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passed · Massachusetts · Senate Feb 9, 2026

S 697: An Act to increase access to nurse-midwifery services

By Mr. Crighton, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 697) of Brendan P. Crighton for legislation relative to insurance coverage and access to nurse-midwifery services. Financial Services.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill explicitly aims to increase access to nurse-midwifery services via insurance coverage, directly improving patient access to healthcare services.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Healthcare Workforce

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passed · Massachusetts · House Jan 28, 2026

H 1245: An Act to address barriers to HIV prevention medication

HD 1913 requires health insurance plans covering HIV prevention medication (pre-exposure prophylaxis, or PrEP) to provide full coverage without out-of-pocket costs. It applies to Commonwealth employee health insurance, state health plans, and accident/sickness insurance policies. The bill eliminates cost-sharing (like copays or deductibles), removes prior authorization requirements, and prohibits denying coverage based on the prescriber's type or location. It ensures access to PrEP drugs and required monitoring services (like lab tests or counseling) as defined by federal health agencies. This directly affects individuals seeking HIV prevention medication through these specific insurance programs.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill explicitly addresses barriers to HIV prevention medication healthcare coverage, improving patient access to critical health services per topic description.95% confidence

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passed · Massachusetts · Senate Jan 29, 2026

S 823: An Act enhancing post-pregnancy mental health care

By Ms. Rausch, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 823) of Rebecca L. Rausch and Patricia D. Jehlen for legislation to enhance post-pregnancy mental health care. Financial Services.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill explicitly enhances post-pregnancy mental health care, directly supporting mental health services within healthcare policy as defined.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Mental Health

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