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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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passed · Massachusetts · Senate Jun 16, 2025

S 895: An Act to promote transparency and prevent price gouging of pharmaceutical drug prices

By Mr. Montigny, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 895) of Mark C. Montigny for legislation to promote transparency and prevent price gouging of pharmaceutical drug prices. Health Care Financing.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcarePrevents pharmaceutical price gouging, improving patient access to affordable medications through transparency measures in health care financing.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Prescription Drugs

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passed · Massachusetts · Senate Feb 26, 2026

S 1536: Resolve addressing EMS and health care services shortfalls in southeastern Massachusetts

By Mr. Feeney, a petition (accompanied by resolve, Senate, No. 1536) of Paul R. Feeney that provisions be made to address EMS and health care services shortfalls in southeastern Massachusetts. Public Health.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareAddresses EMS and healthcare service shortfalls in southeastern Massachusetts, aiming to strengthen regional healthcare access and services.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Public Health

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passed · Massachusetts · House Feb 5, 2026

H 1170: An Act relative to access to care for Ehler Danlos syndrome patients

HD 3546 requires all health insurance plans in Massachusetts to cover physical therapy for Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome (EDS) patients. The law mandates coverage for preventative, ongoing chronic maintenance, and acute physical therapy when a physician determines it is medically necessary after evaluating symptoms, test results, or treatment response. Insurers cannot deny this coverage solely because the therapy is labeled "unproven," "experimental," or "investigational." This applies to group plans (including state employee coverage), individual policies, and health maintenance contracts, directly benefiting EDS patients by ensuring access to necessary care without arbitrary coverage barriers.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill mandates insurance coverage for physical therapy treatments for Ehlers-Danlos syndrome patients, directly expanding healthcare access and coverage for a specific condition.95% confidence

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passed · Massachusetts · House Mar 19, 2026

H 2659: An Act to remove medical and health service fees for incarcerated people

This bill eliminates fees for medical and mental health services for people in state prisons. It prohibits the Department of Correction from charging incarcerated individuals for medical care, prescriptions, medications, prosthetic devices, or durable medical equipment (like hearing aids or orthopedic braces) deemed medically necessary. The law also explicitly covers inmate-initiated medical visits and follow-up care for chronic conditions. The Department of Correction must implement these changes within one year of the bill's passage.

Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeRemoves financial barriers to medical care for incarcerated people, advancing rehabilitation and addressing correctional healthcare access - a key criminal justice reform indicator.95% confidence ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareRemoves financial barriers to medical services for incarcerated people, expanding access to healthcare services.90% confidence

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passed · Massachusetts · Senate Jan 29, 2026

S 903: An Act improving access to post acute services

By Mr. Payano, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 903) of Pavel M. Payano for legislation to improve the ability for patients to receive specialized medical care after an acute illness or surgery. Health Care Financing.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill explicitly aims to improve patient access to post-acute medical care, directly advancing healthcare access and specialized services per topic indicators.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Long-Term Care

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passed · Massachusetts · Senate Jan 29, 2026

S 844: An Act to improve continuity of care for MassHealth members with chronic conditions

By Mr. Crighton, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 844) of Brendan P. Crighton and Joanne M. Comerford for legislation to improve long term care for MassHealth members with chronic conditions. Health Care Financing.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill explicitly aims to improve continuity of care for MassHealth chronic condition patients, strengthening healthcare access and quality for a vulnerable population.95% confidence

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passed · Massachusetts · Senate Feb 26, 2026

S 1711: An Act regarding consistent care for addiction rooted in evidence

By Mr. Keenan, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1711) of John F. Keenan for legislation to require all state and county correctional facilities to provide medication for addiction treatment (MAT) for substance use disorder or alcohol use disorder. Public Safety and Homeland Security.

Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeMandates MAT in correctional facilities, promoting evidence-based rehabilitation to reduce recidivism - directly supports criminal justice reform in corrections.95% confidence ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareRequires MAT in correctional facilities, expanding access to addiction treatment as part of healthcare services.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Substance Abuse

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passed · Massachusetts · Senate Jan 29, 2026

S 880: An Act regarding Medicare savings programs eligibility

By Mr. Lewis, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 880) of Jason M. Lewis for legislation relative to Medicare savings programs eligibility. Health Care Financing.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill addresses Medicare savings program eligibility, likely expanding access to cost-saving benefits for beneficiaries, aligning with healthcare access support indicators.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Medicare

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