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passed · Massachusetts · Senate Jan 29, 2026

S 840: An Act relative to insurer responsibility to the operating budgets of health care oversight entities

By Mr. Collins, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 840) of Nick Collins for legislation to ensure to insurer responsibility to the operating budgets of health care oversight entities by paying to the commonwealth an amount for the estimated expenses of the commission. Health Care Financing.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareMandates insurers to fund healthcare oversight entities' operating budgets, directly advancing healthcare financing and oversight stability.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Insurance

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passed · Massachusetts · Senate Jan 29, 2026

S 911: An Act to strengthen the management of the health care connector

By Mr. Tarr, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 911) of Bruce E. Tarr for legislation to strengthen the management of the health care connector. Health Care Financing.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill explicitly aims to strengthen health care connector management, directly advancing healthcare system oversight and financing as indicated in title and summary.90% confidence

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passed · Massachusetts · Senate Dec 4, 2025

S 779: An Act to protect 340B providers

By Mr. Lewis, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 779) of Jason M. Lewis for legislation to protect 340B providers in the drug discount program. Financial Services.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill protects 340B providers in drug discount program, ensuring continued access to affordable medications for safety-net hospitals and patients, directly supporting healthcare access and affordability.92% confidence

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passed · Massachusetts · Senate Apr 30, 2026

S 687: An Act ensuring access to fair and reasonable pharmacy networks

This bill (SD 761) requires pharmacy benefit managers (PBMs) to maintain fair and accessible pharmacy networks for patients, directly affecting PBMs, health insurers, and community pharmacies. It prohibits "steering" (directing prescriptions to owned/affiliated pharmacies) and mandates that PBMs provide networks with convenient access to physical pharmacies near patients' homes, excluding mail-order options from adequacy calculations. Violating these rules triggers a 10% surcharge on the PBM's prior year's pharmacy reimbursements, payable to the state division. The law aims to prevent anti-competitive practices that limit patient choice and access to local pharmacies.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareEnsures access to fair pharmacy networks, improving patient access to medications and protecting consumer choice in healthcare services.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Prescription Drugs

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passed · Massachusetts · Senate Apr 30, 2026

S 831: An Act to ensure access to prescription medication and community pharmacies

By Mr. Tarr, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 831) of Bruce E. Tarr for legislation to ensure access to prescription medication and community pharmacies. Financial Services.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill ensures access to prescription medication and community pharmacies, directly improving patient access to essential healthcare services.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Prescription Drugs

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passed · Massachusetts · Senate Dec 4, 2025

S 1594: An Act to protect patients with Alzheimer's, dementia, and other psychiatric illnesses

By Mr. O'Connor, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1594) of Patrick M. O'Connor for legislation to protect patients with Alzheimer's, dementia, and other psychiatric illnesses. Public Health.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill explicitly aims to protect patients with Alzheimer's/dementia under Public Health, aligning with patient rights and care strengthening indicators.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Public Health

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passed · Massachusetts · Senate Mar 12, 2026

S 1635: An Act authorizing pharmacists to provide opioid use disorder treatment

By Mr. Velis, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1635) of John C. Velis for legislation to authorize pharmacists to provide opioid use disorder treatment. Public Health.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareAuthorizes pharmacists to provide opioid use disorder treatment, expanding access to public health services for substance use disorders.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Public Health Substance Abuse

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passed · Massachusetts · Senate Jun 16, 2025

S 900: An Act to promote primary care through Medicaid graduate medical education funding

By Mr. Oliveira, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 900) of Jacob R. Oliveira for legislation to promote primary care through Medicaid graduate medical education funding. Health Care Financing.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareFunds Medicaid graduate medical education to expand primary care access, directly increasing healthcare workforce capacity and patient access through targeted funding.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Primary Care

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passed · Massachusetts · Senate Dec 4, 2025

S 1522: An Act promoting patient safety and equitable access to care

By Ms. Edwards, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1522) of Lydia Edwards, Adam Gomez, Susannah M. Whipps, James B. Eldridge and other members of the General Court for legislation to promote patient safety and equitable access to care. Public Health.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill explicitly promotes patient safety and equitable access to care, aligning with indicators to advance healthcare access and protect patient rights under Public Health.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Public Health

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passed · Massachusetts · Senate Jun 16, 2025

S 868: An Act enhancing health care market oversight and pharmaceutical access

By Ms. Friedman, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 868) of Cindy F. Friedman, Joanne M. Comerford and Rebecca L. Rausch for legislation to enhance health care market oversight and pharmaceutical access. Health Care Financing.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill explicitly enhances pharmaceutical access, improving patient medication availability per support indicators.95% confidence

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