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An Act relative to hospital profit transparency and fairness | H1179 | HD60 | 193 | {'Id': 'JSC1', 'Name': 'Josh S. Cutler', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/JSC1', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-05T15:56:15.257'} | [{'Id': 'JSC1', 'Name': 'Josh S. Cutler', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/JSC1', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-05T15:56:15.2566667'}, {'Id': 'JCD1', 'Name': 'James C. Arena-DeRosa', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembe... | null | http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/Documents/H1179/DocumentHistoryActions | Bill | By Representative Cutler of Pembroke, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1179) of Josh S. Cutler and others relative to hospital profit transparency and fairness and the establishment of a Medicaid reimbursement enhancement fund. Health Care Financing. | Section 1. Definitions
As used in this section, the following words shall have the following meanings:-
Facility, a hospital licensed under Section 51, of Chapter 111 of the General Laws, the teaching hospital of the University of Massachusetts medical school, any licensed private or state-owned and state-operate... | null | [] | [] | [] | [] |
An Act relative to supporting sustainability in the cannabis industry | H118 | HD2976 | 193 | {'Id': 'L_S1', 'Name': 'Lindsay N. Sabadosa', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/L_S1', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-19T20:49:08.997'} | [{'Id': 'L_S1', 'Name': 'Lindsay N. Sabadosa', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/L_S1', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-19T20:49:08.9966667'}] | null | http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/Documents/H118/DocumentHistoryActions | Bill | By Representative Sabadosa of Northampton, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 118) of Lindsay N. Sabadosa relative to supporting sustainability in the cannabis industry. Cannabis Policy. | Section 4 of Chapter 94G of the General Laws is amended by inserting, at the end of the section, the following subsection:
(m) The commission shall convene a sustainability working group and will meet with representatives from the cannabis industry in the commonwealth to discuss measures that will increase sustainab... | null | [] | [] | [] | [] |
An Act relative to preventing discrimination against persons with disabilities in the provision of health care | H1180 | HD778 | 193 | {'Id': 'JSC1', 'Name': 'Josh S. Cutler', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/JSC1', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-17T12:34:33.797'} | [{'Id': 'JSC1', 'Name': 'Josh S. Cutler', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/JSC1', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-17T12:34:33.7966667'}, {'Id': 'T_C1', 'Name': 'Tackey Chan', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/T_C1', ... | null | http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/Documents/H1180/DocumentHistoryActions | Bill | By Representative Cutler of Pembroke, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1180) of Josh S. Cutler and others relative to preventing discrimination against persons with disabilities in the provision of health care. Health Care Financing. | SECTION 1. Section 1 of chapter 151B of the General Laws, as appearing in the 2020 Official Edition, is hereby amended by striking out, in line 138, the word “handicap” and inserting in place thereof the following word:- disability.
SECTION 2. Section 4 of said chapter 151B, as so appearing, is hereby amended by add... | null | [] | [] | [] | [] |
An Act regarding shared responsibility for funding of health care oversight agencies | H1181 | HD3933 | 193 | {'Id': 'MSD1', 'Name': 'Michael S. Day', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/MSD1', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-20T15:28:21.93'} | [{'Id': 'MSD1', 'Name': 'Michael S. Day', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/MSD1', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-20T15:28:21.93'}] | null | http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/Documents/H1181/DocumentHistoryActions | Bill | By Representative Day of Stoneham, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1181) of Michael S. Day for legislation relative to shared responsibility for funding of health care oversight agencies. Health Care Financing. | SECTION 1. Section 6 of Chapter 6D of the General Laws, as appearing in the 2018 Official Edition, is hereby amended in line 5 striking the words “not less than” and inserting in place thereof the words “no more than”; and in line 35, by striking the words “not less than” and inserting in place thereof the words “no m... | null | [] | [] | [] | [] |
An Act relative to the treatment of epilepsy and seizure disorders | H1182 | HD3936 | 193 | {'Id': 'MSD1', 'Name': 'Michael S. Day', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/MSD1', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-20T15:29:28.53'} | [{'Id': 'MSD1', 'Name': 'Michael S. Day', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/MSD1', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-20T15:29:28.53'}] | null | http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/Documents/H1182/DocumentHistoryActions | Bill | By Representative Day of Stoneham, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1182) of Michael S. Day relative to the treatment of epilepsy and seizure disorders. Health Care Financing. | SECTION 1. Chapter 118E of the General Laws is hereby amended by inserting after section 10J the following section:-
Section 10K. The division and its contracted health insurers, health plans, health maintenance organizations, behavioral health management firms and third-party administrators under contract with st... | null | [] | [] | [] | [] |
An Act advancing health care research and decision-making centered on patients and people with disabilities | H1183 | HD3356 | 193 | {'Id': 'MCD1', 'Name': 'Marjorie C. Decker', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/MCD1', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-20T11:47:11.827'} | [{'Id': 'MCD1', 'Name': 'Marjorie C. Decker', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/MCD1', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-20T11:47:11.8266667'}, {'Id': 'J_S2', 'Name': 'Jon Santiago', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/J_... | {'Id': 'J_S2', 'Name': 'Jon Santiago', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/J_S2', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-20T11:47:11.827'} | http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/Documents/H1183/DocumentHistoryActions | Bill | By Representatives Decker of Cambridge and Santiago of Boston, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1183) of Marjorie C. Decker, Jon Santiago and others relative to health care research and decision-making centered on patients and persons with disabilities. Health Care Financing. | SECTION 1. Chapter 118E of the General Laws is hereby amended by adding the following section:
Section 80: Patient-Centeredness
Section 80 (a) Standards for Patient-Centeredness in Research & Analysis. The Division of Medical Assistance shall ensure that any portfolio of research and analysis relied upon for dec... | null | [] | [] | [] | [] |
An Act relative to health equity and community health workers | H1184 | HD3058 | 193 | {'Id': 'MCD1', 'Name': 'Marjorie C. Decker', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/MCD1', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-20T07:15:55.457'} | [{'Id': 'MCD1', 'Name': 'Marjorie C. Decker', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/MCD1', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-20T07:15:55.4566667'}] | null | http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/Documents/H1184/DocumentHistoryActions | Bill | By Representative Decker of Cambridge, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1184) of Marjorie C. Decker for legislation to assure coverage and reimbursement for covered health care services and to establish a community health worker workforce development task force (including members of the General Court) to pro... | SECTION 1. Section 259 of chapter 112 of the General Laws is hereby amended by striking out the definition of “Core competencies” and inserting in place thereof the following:-
''Core competencies'', a set of overlapping and mutually reinforcing skills and knowledge essential for effective community health work in c... | null | [] | [] | [] | [] |
An Act strengthening market oversight of the Commonwealth's Health Care System | H1185 | HD2466 | 193 | {'Id': 'PJD1', 'Name': 'Paul J. Donato', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/PJD1', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-19T13:23:48.25'} | [{'Id': 'PJD1', 'Name': 'Paul J. Donato', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/PJD1', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-19T13:23:48.25'}] | null | http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/Documents/H1185/DocumentHistoryActions | Bill | By Representative Donato of Medford, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1185) of Paul J. Donato relative to market oversight in health care. Health Care Financing. | SECTION 1. Section 8 of Chapter 6D of the General Laws, as appearing in the 2022 Official Edition, is hereby amended by inserting after the last sentence in paragraph (b), the following new language:-
Any provider or provider organization that has been identified by the center under section 18 of chapter 12C as exce... | null | [] | [] | [] | [] |
An Act expanding affordable coverage through ConnectorCare | H1186 | HD3361 | 193 | {'Id': 'WJD1', 'Name': 'William J. Driscoll, Jr.', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/WJD1', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-20T10:41:54.867'} | [{'Id': 'WJD1', 'Name': 'William J. Driscoll, Jr.', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/WJD1', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-20T10:41:54.8666667'}, {'Id': 'CPB2', 'Name': 'Christine P. Barber', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/Legislat... | {'Id': 'CPB2', 'Name': 'Christine P. Barber', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/CPB2', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-20T10:41:54.867'} | http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/Documents/H1186/DocumentHistoryActions | Bill | By Representatives Driscoll of Milton and Barber of Somerville, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1186) of William J. Driscoll, Jr., Christine P. Barber and others that the Health Insurance Connector Authority implement a 5-year pilot program to extend eligibility for premium assistance payments or point-of-s... | SECTION 1. (a) Notwithstanding clause (b) of section 3 of chapter 176Q of the General Laws or any other general or special law to the contrary, the commonwealth health insurance connector authority established in section 2 of said chapter 176Q shall implement a 5-year pilot program to extend eligibility for premium as... | null | [] | [] | [] | [] |
An Act providing financial transparency for patients receiving care at hospital-based outpatient facilities | H1187 | HD409 | 193 | {'Id': 'WJD1', 'Name': 'William J. Driscoll, Jr.', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/WJD1', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-12T12:18:57.867'} | [{'Id': 'WJD1', 'Name': 'William J. Driscoll, Jr.', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/WJD1', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-12T12:18:57.8666667'}] | null | http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/Documents/H1187/DocumentHistoryActions | Bill | By Representative Driscoll of Milton, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1187) of William J. Driscoll, Jr., relative to providing financial transparency for patients receiving care at hospital-based outpatient facilities. Health Care Financing. | SECTION 1. Chapter 111 of the General Laws is hereby amended by inserting the following section:-
Section 228A. (a) As used in this section, the following words shall, unless the context clearly requires otherwise, have the following meanings:
“Facility fee”, a fee charged or billed for outpatient hospital service... | null | [] | [] | [] | [] |
An Act providing affordable care through out-of-pocket assistance | H1188 | HD3405 | 193 | {'Id': 'WJD1', 'Name': 'William J. Driscoll, Jr.', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/WJD1', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-20T10:48:46.027'} | [{'Id': 'WJD1', 'Name': 'William J. Driscoll, Jr.', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/WJD1', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-20T10:48:46.0266667'}, {'Id': 'J_S2', 'Name': 'Jon Santiago', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMemb... | null | http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/Documents/H1188/DocumentHistoryActions | Bill | By Representative Driscoll of Milton, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1188) of William J. Driscoll, Jr., and Jon Santiago relative to a cost-sharing assistance program for low income health care applicants. Health Care Financing. | SECTION 1. (a) Notwithstanding any other general or special law to the contrary, the Secretary of Health and Human Services, in consultation with the commonwealth health insurance connector authority established in section 2 of chapter 176Q shall implement a cost-sharing assistance program for applicants at or below 5... | null | [] | [] | [] | [] |
An Act updating high-cost hospitals and Health Policy Commission system accountability | H1189 | HD2748 | 193 | {'Id': 'PAD1', 'Name': 'Patricia A. Duffy', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/PAD1', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-19T13:11:05.663'} | [{'Id': 'PAD1', 'Name': 'Patricia A. Duffy', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/PAD1', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-19T13:11:05.6633333'}] | null | http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/Documents/H1189/DocumentHistoryActions | Bill | By Representative Duffy of Holyoke, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1189) of Patricia A. Duffy relative to high-cost hospitals and Health Policy Commission system accountability. Health Care Financing. | SECTION 1. Section 10 of chapter 6D of the General Laws as so appearing in the 2022 Official Edition, is hereby amended by striking clause (6) of subsection (f) and inserting in place thereof the following 2 clauses:-
(6) The payer mix of the population served by the entity and the demographics of the population ser... | null | [] | [] | [] | [] |
An Act further defining eligibility for medical use marijuana | H119 | HD172 | 193 | {'Id': 'MJS3', 'Name': 'Michael J. Soter', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/MJS3', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-10T13:57:33.943'} | [{'Id': 'MJS3', 'Name': 'Michael J. Soter', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/MJS3', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-10T13:57:33.9433333'}, {'Id': None, 'Name': 'Stephen Mandile', 'Type': 3, 'Details': None, 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-10T14:14:02.94'}, {'Id': 'JDM1', 'Name'... | null | http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/Documents/H119/DocumentHistoryActions | Bill | By Representative Soter of Bellingham, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 119) of Michael J. Soter and others for legislation to further regulate eligibility for medical use marijuana. Cannabis Policy. | SECTION 1. Section 1 of chapter 94I of the General Laws, as appearing in the 2018 Official Edition, is hereby amended by striking out the definition of “Debilitating medical condition” and inserting in place thereof the following definition:-
“Debilitating medical condition”, cancer, glaucoma, positive status for h... | null | [] | [] | [{'Action': 'Accompanied', 'FiscalAmounts': [], 'Committee': {'CommitteeCode': 'J50', 'GeneralCourtNumber': 193, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/Committees/J50'}, 'Votes': []}] | [] |
An Act to continue enhanced Medicaid hospital payments | H1190 | HD3363 | 193 | {'Id': 'MJF1', 'Name': 'Michael J. Finn', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/MJF1', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-20T12:13:10.23'} | [{'Id': 'MJF1', 'Name': 'Michael J. Finn', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/MJF1', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-20T12:13:10.23'}, {'Id': 'L_S1', 'Name': 'Lindsay N. Sabadosa', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/L_S... | null | http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/Documents/H1190/DocumentHistoryActions | Bill | By Representative Finn of West Springfield, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1190) of Michael J. Finn and others for legislation to continue enhanced Medicaid hospital payments. Health Care Financing. | SECTION 1. Chapter 118E of the General Laws is hereby amended by inserting the following new section:-
Section XX (a) The executive office shall direct monthly payments to eligible hospitals in the form of enhanced Medicaid payments, supplemental payments or other appropriate mechanism. Each payment made to an elig... | null | [] | [] | [] | [] |
An Act relating to hospital bad debts, claims denials and prompt payments | H1191 | HD2983 | 193 | {'Id': 'BFO1', 'Name': 'Brandy Fluker Oakley', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/BFO1', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-19T21:09:49.443'} | [{'Id': 'BFO1', 'Name': 'Brandy Fluker Oakley', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/BFO1', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-19T21:09:49.4433333'}, {'Id': 'PJK1', 'Name': 'Patrick Joseph Kearney', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/Legislati... | null | http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/Documents/H1191/DocumentHistoryActions | Bill | By Representative Fluker Oakley of Boston, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1191) of Brandy Fluker Oakley, Bud L. Williams and Patrick Joseph Kearney relative to hospital bad debt claims denials and prompt payments collected by the Center for Health Information and Analysis. Health Care Financing. | SECTION 1. Section 8(a) of Chapter 12C of the General Laws is amended by adding the following sentence after the first sentence thereof:
The center shall collect from each hospital its annual bad debt in total and broken down by the payer that insured the patient, including all commercial payers, government payers,... | null | [] | [] | [] | [] |
An Act to protect medically fragile children | H1192 | HD1829 | 193 | {'Id': 'DCG1', 'Name': 'Denise C. Garlick', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/DCG1', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-17T15:55:06.093'} | [{'Id': 'DCG1', 'Name': 'Denise C. Garlick', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/DCG1', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-17T15:55:06.0933333'}, {'Id': 'SCO1', 'Name': 'Steven Owens', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/SCO... | null | http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/Documents/H1192/DocumentHistoryActions | Bill | By Representative Garlick of Needham, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1192) of Denise C. Garlick and others for legislation to protect medically fragile children. Health Care Financing. | SECTION 1. Chapter 118E of the General Laws is hereby amended by adding the following section:-
Section 80. (a) Notwithstanding any general or special law to the contrary, and subject to appropriation, the executive office of health and human services shall increase the budget for continuous skilled nursing care, a... | null | [] | [] | [] | [] |
An Act relative to maintaining independent authority over nursing licensure in the Commonwealth | H1193 | HD1913 | 193 | {'Id': 'DCG1', 'Name': 'Denise C. Garlick', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/DCG1', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-17T15:49:12.543'} | [{'Id': 'DCG1', 'Name': 'Denise C. Garlick', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/DCG1', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-17T15:49:12.5433333'}, {'Id': 'JCD1', 'Name': 'James C. Arena-DeRosa', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMe... | null | http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/Documents/H1193/DocumentHistoryActions | Bill | By Representative Garlick of Needham, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1193) of Denise C. Garlick and others relative to maintaining independent authority over nursing licensure in the Commonwealth. Health Care Financing. | SECTION 1. Section 14 of chapter 13 of the General Laws is hereby amended by inserting the following paragraph:-
(l) maintain independent oversight of the practice and licensure of nursing in the Commonwealth.
SECTION 2. Section 14 of said chapter 13 is hereby further amended by striking out in paragraph (j) the... | null | [] | [] | [] | [] |
Resolve relative to the reimbursement of school-based care | H1194 | HD3107 | 193 | {'Id': 'DCG1', 'Name': 'Denise C. Garlick', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/DCG1', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-19T18:25:26.47'} | [{'Id': 'DCG1', 'Name': 'Denise C. Garlick', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/DCG1', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-19T18:25:26.47'}, {'Id': 'MJM2', 'Name': 'Mathew J. Muratore', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/MJ... | null | http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/Documents/H1194/DocumentHistoryActions | Resolve | By Representative Garlick of Needham, a petition (accompanied by resolve, House, No. 1194) of Denise C. Garlick and Mathew J. Muratore relative to the establishment by the Executive Office of Health and Human Services of a MassHealth reimbursement of school-based care task force to study and make recommendations of dir... | Resolved, (a) For the purposes of this resolve, the following terms shall have the following meanings:
“Administrative activities,” those activities as defined in the local education authority’s provider contract with MassHealth, and shall include Medicaid outreach services, facilitation or assistance in the MassHea... | null | [] | [] | [] | [] |
An Act clarifying rate setting processes for home health and home care services | H1195 | HD213 | 193 | {'Id': 'CLG1', 'Name': 'Carmine Lawrence Gentile', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/CLG1', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-11T09:36:12.67'} | [{'Id': 'CLG1', 'Name': 'Carmine Lawrence Gentile', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/CLG1', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-11T09:36:12.67'}, {'Id': 'DRB1', 'Name': 'Donald R. Berthiaume, Jr.', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/Legisla... | null | http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/Documents/H1195/DocumentHistoryActions | Bill | By Representative Gentile of Sudbury, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1195) of Carmine Lawrence Gentile and others relative to the rate setting processes for home health and home care services. Health Care Financing. | SECTION 1: Section 13D of Chapter 118E of the general laws is amended after the second paragraph by inserting the following new paragraph:
Such rates for home health agencies, as defined under section 51K of chapter 111, shall be established at least biennially. In setting such rates, the executive office shall use ... | null | [] | [] | [] | [] |
An Act administering national standards to Medicaid medical necessity reviews | H1196 | HD1029 | 193 | {'Id': 'DWG1', 'Name': 'Danielle W. Gregoire', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/DWG1', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-18T09:10:44.54'} | [{'Id': 'DWG1', 'Name': 'Danielle W. Gregoire', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/DWG1', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-18T09:10:44.54'}] | null | http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/Documents/H1196/DocumentHistoryActions | Bill | By Representative Gregoire of Marlborough, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1196) of Danielle W. Gregoire relative to administering national standards to Medicaid medical necessity reviews. Health Care Financing. | SECTION 1. Section 8 of chapter 118E of the General Laws, as appearing in the 2014 Official Edition, is hereby amended in line 3 by inserting after the words “meaning:” the following definitions:
“Adverse determination”, a determination from a clinical peer reviewer, based upon a concurrent and retrospective medica... | null | [] | [] | [] | [] |
An Act to provide rapid whole genome sequencing | H1197 | HD1031 | 193 | {'Id': 'DWG1', 'Name': 'Danielle W. Gregoire', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/DWG1', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-17T17:17:09.66'} | [{'Id': 'DWG1', 'Name': 'Danielle W. Gregoire', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/DWG1', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-17T17:17:09.66'}, {'Id': 'HEK1', 'Name': 'Hannah Kane', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/HEK1',... | null | http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/Documents/H1197/DocumentHistoryActions | Bill | By Representative Gregoire of Marlborough, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1197) of Danielle W. Gregoire for legislation to provide rapid whole genome sequencing. Health Care Financing. | SECTION 1. Notwithstanding any general or special law to the contrary, the Executive Office of Health and Human Service in conjunction with the Office of MassHealth shall ensure the provision of rapid whole genome sequencing when the following clinical criteria are met.
For purposes of this section, “rapid whole ... | null | [] | [] | [] | [] |
An Act to extend enhanced Medicaid benefits to eligible hospitals | H1198 | HD2873 | 193 | {'Id': 'PAH1', 'Name': 'Patricia A. Haddad', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/PAH1', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-19T17:27:31.63'} | [{'Id': 'PAH1', 'Name': 'Patricia A. Haddad', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/PAH1', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-19T17:27:31.63'}, {'Id': 'JKH1', 'Name': 'James K. Hawkins', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/JKH... | null | http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/Documents/H1198/DocumentHistoryActions | Bill | By Representative Haddad of Somerset, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1198) of Patricia A. Haddad and James K. Hawkins for legislation to extend enhanced Medicaid benefits to eligible hospitals. Health Care Financing. | SECTION 1. (a) Notwithstanding any general or special law to the contrary, the secretary of health and human services shall direct monthly payments to eligible hospitals in the form of enhanced Medicaid payments, supplemental payments or other appropriate mechanism. Each payment made to an eligible hospital shall equ... | null | [] | [] | [] | [] |
An Act relative to using Medicaid for violence prevention and intervention | H1199 | HD2549 | 193 | {'Id': 'C_H1', 'Name': 'Christopher Hendricks', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/C_H1', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-19T14:27:59.243'} | [{'Id': 'C_H1', 'Name': 'Christopher Hendricks', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/C_H1', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-19T14:27:59.2433333'}, {'Id': 'WJD1', 'Name': 'William J. Driscoll, Jr.', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/Legisl... | null | http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/Documents/H1199/DocumentHistoryActions | Bill | By Representative Hendricks of New Bedford, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1199) of Christopher Hendricks, William M. Straus and Lindsay N. Sabadosa relative to hospital-based violence intervention and prevention services. Health Care Financing. | SECTION 1. (a) As used in this section:
(1) "Community violence" means intentional acts of interpersonal violence committed in public areas by individuals who are not family members or intimate partners of the victim;
(2) "Community violence prevention and intervention services" means evidence- based and/or eviden... | null | [] | [] | [] | [] |
An Act relative to accidental disability and Group 1 emotional distress | H12 | HD12 | 193 | {'Id': None, 'Name': 'Public Employee Retirement Administration Commission', 'Type': 4, 'Details': None, 'ResponseDate': '2023-03-06T15:04:14.403'} | [] | null | http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/Documents/H12/DocumentHistoryActions | Bill | So much of the recommendations of the Public Employee Retirement Administration Commission (House, No. 8) as relates to accidental disability and Group 1 emotional distress. Public Service. | Paragraph (a) of subdivision (3) of section 7 of chapter 32 of the general laws, as appearing in the 2020 official edition, is hereby amended in line 182 by adding:
Members or beneficiaries filing for benefits under this section or section nine solely on the basis of an emotional disability, may use the official rec... | null | [] | [] | [] | [] |
An Act relative to medical marijuana fees | H120 | HD1648 | 193 | {'Id': 'MJS3', 'Name': 'Michael J. Soter', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/MJS3', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-18T16:25:55.623'} | [{'Id': 'MJS3', 'Name': 'Michael J. Soter', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/MJS3', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-18T16:25:55.6233333'}] | null | http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/Documents/H120/DocumentHistoryActions | Bill | By Representative Soter of Bellingham, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 120) of Michael J. Soter relative to medical marijuana fees. Cannabis Policy. | Section 7 of chapter 94I of the General Laws, as appearing in the 2020 Official Edition, is hereby amended by inserting after the word “neutral”, in line 6, the following words:- ; provided, that the commission shall waive all application and registration fees for a veteran, as defined in clause Forty-third of section... | null | [] | [] | [] | [] |
An Act to support equal access to community care for elders and persons with disabilities | H1200 | HD753 | 193 | {'Id': 'N_H1', 'Name': 'Natalie M. Higgins', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/N_H1', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-17T12:11:46.183'} | [{'Id': 'N_H1', 'Name': 'Natalie M. Higgins', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/N_H1', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-17T12:11:46.1833333'}, {'Id': 'S_M1', 'Name': 'Samantha Montaño', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMember... | null | http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/Documents/H1200/DocumentHistoryActions | Bill | By Representative Higgins of Leominster, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1200) of Natalie M. Higgins and others relative to Medicaid eligibility for certain elders and persons with disabilities. Health Care Financing. | Subsection (5) of section 25 of Chapter 118E of the General Laws, as appearing in the 2020 Official Edition, is hereby amended by striking out the second paragraph, contained in lines 56 through 61, and inserting in place thereof the following paragraph:-
In any case where the monthly income of an applicant or recip... | null | [] | [] | [] | [] |
An Act to promote transparency in prescription drug prices | H1201 | HD3326 | 193 | {'Id': 'K_H1', 'Name': 'Kate Hogan', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/K_H1', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-18T15:19:15.953'} | [{'Id': 'K_H1', 'Name': 'Kate Hogan', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/K_H1', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-18T15:19:15.9533333'}] | null | http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/Documents/H1201/DocumentHistoryActions | Bill | By Representative Hogan of Stow, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1201) of Kate Hogan relative to the pricing of prescription drugs. Health Care Financing. | SECTION 1. Section 1 of Chapter 6D of the General Laws is hereby amended by inserting after the definition of “Performance penalty” the following definition: -
“Pharmaceutical manufacturing company”, an entity engaged in the: (i) production, preparation, propagation, compounding, conversion or processing of prescr... | null | [] | [] | [] | [] |
An Act to preserve special needs trusts for disabled seniors | H1202 | HD3327 | 193 | {'Id': 'K_H1', 'Name': 'Kate Hogan', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/K_H1', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-18T15:06:55.49'} | [{'Id': 'K_H1', 'Name': 'Kate Hogan', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/K_H1', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-18T15:06:55.49'}, {'Id': 'PDJ0', 'Name': 'Patricia D. Jehlen', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/PDJ0', 'R... | null | http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/Documents/H1202/DocumentHistoryActions | Bill | By Representative Hogan of Stow, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1202) of Kate Hogan and others relative to the disposal of resources for determining eligibility for Medicaid. Health Care Financing. | Section 28 of chapter 118E of the General Laws, as appearing in the 2020 Official Edition, is hereby amended by adding the following paragraph:-
The division shall consider a transfer of assets by an individual age 65 or older or a transfer made for the sole benefit of an individual age 65 or older into a trust purs... | null | [] | [] | [] | [] |
An Act to improve health care cost accountability | H1203 | HD1929 | 193 | {'Id': 'KGH1', 'Name': 'Kevin G. Honan', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/KGH1', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-19T00:04:13.043'} | [{'Id': 'KGH1', 'Name': 'Kevin G. Honan', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/KGH1', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-19T00:04:13.0433333'}, {'Id': 'V_H1', 'Name': 'Vanna Howard', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/V_H1',... | null | http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/Documents/H1203/DocumentHistoryActions | Bill | By Representative Honan of Boston, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1203) of Kevin G. Honan and Vanna Howard for legislation to improve health care cost accountability. Health Care Financing. | SECTION 1. Section 1 of Chapter 224 6D of the Acts of 2012 is amended by adding the following
“Weighted Average Payer Rate” or “WAPR”, a measure by which a sum of the inpatient revenue per discharge and outpatient revenue per visit is separately calculated for Commercial, Medicare, and Medicaid. A weighted average o... | null | [] | [] | [] | [] |
An Act relative to establishing a health safety net task force | H1204 | HD681 | 193 | {'Id': 'SSH1', 'Name': 'Steven S. Howitt', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/SSH1', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-16T17:13:00.903'} | [{'Id': 'SSH1', 'Name': 'Steven S. Howitt', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/SSH1', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-16T17:13:00.9033333'}] | null | http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/Documents/H1204/DocumentHistoryActions | Bill | By Representative Howitt of Seekonk, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1204) of Steven S. Howitt for legislation to establish a health safety net task force (including members of the General Court) to study reimbursement for dental care and healthcare provided by hospitals and accredited teaching institutions... | Section 66 of Chapter 118E of the general laws, as so appearing, is here by amended by inserting in place the following new section:
“Section XX. Notwithstanding any general or special law to the contrary, there shall be a special task force to review and report on the Health Safety Net and the financial impact of t... | null | [] | [] | [] | [] |
An Act relative to prescription drug price transparency | H1205 | HD1738 | 193 | {'Id': 'BHJ1', 'Name': 'Bradley H. Jones, Jr.', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/BHJ1', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-17T12:55:54.983'} | [{'Id': 'BHJ1', 'Name': 'Bradley H. Jones, Jr.', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/BHJ1', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-17T12:55:54.9833333'}, {'Id': 'FJB1', 'Name': 'F. Jay Barrows', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembe... | null | http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/Documents/H1205/DocumentHistoryActions | Bill | By Representative Jones of North Reading, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1205) of Bradley H. Jones, Jr., and others that the Health Policy Commission and health insurers create listings of certain high cost prescription drugs and that the Attorney General require drug manufacturers to provide information t... | SECTION 1. Chapter 6D of the General Laws, as appearing in the 2020 Official Edition, is hereby amended by inserting after section 19 the following new section:-
Section 20. (a)(1) The commission, in consultation with the center, shall create annually a list of 10 drugs on which the commonwealth’s MassHealth program... | null | [] | [] | [] | [] |
An Act establishing a commission to review contracts between pharmaceutical benefit managers and MassHealth | H1206 | HD1749 | 193 | {'Id': 'BHJ1', 'Name': 'Bradley H. Jones, Jr.', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/BHJ1', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-17T14:15:34.867'} | [{'Id': 'BHJ1', 'Name': 'Bradley H. Jones, Jr.', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/BHJ1', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-17T14:15:34.8666667'}, {'Id': 'FJB1', 'Name': 'F. Jay Barrows', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembe... | null | http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/Documents/H1206/DocumentHistoryActions | Bill | By Representative Jones of North Reading, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1206) of Bradley H. Jones, Jr., and others for an investigation by a special commission (including members of the General Court) relative to contracts between the MassHealth program and pharmaceutical benefit managers. Health Care Fi... | SECTION 1. Notwithstanding any general or special law to the contrary, there shall be a special commission established to assess contracts between the MassHealth program and pharmaceutical benefit managers. The commission shall be tasked with, but not be limited to, evaluating the possible transition of MassHealth fro... | null | [] | [] | [] | [] |
An Act prohibiting surprise outside billing | H1207 | HD1750 | 193 | {'Id': 'BHJ1', 'Name': 'Bradley H. Jones, Jr.', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/BHJ1', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-17T14:16:05.443'} | [{'Id': 'BHJ1', 'Name': 'Bradley H. Jones, Jr.', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/BHJ1', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-17T14:16:05.4433333'}, {'Id': 'FJB1', 'Name': 'F. Jay Barrows', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembe... | null | http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/Documents/H1207/DocumentHistoryActions | Bill | By Representative Jones of North Reading, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1207) of Bradley H. Jones, Jr., and others for legislation to establish a special commission (including members of the General Court) to consider and evaluate the efficacy of policies that require hospitals and other health care provi... | SECTION 1. Notwithstanding any general or special law to the contrary, there shall be a commission to study and provide recommendations to address and prevent surprise outside billing.
SECTION 2. The commission shall consist of the house and senate chairs of the joint committee on health care financing, who shall s... | null | [] | [] | [] | [] |
An Act establishing a state-wide drug repository program | H1208 | HD1973 | 193 | {'Id': 'BHJ1', 'Name': 'Bradley H. Jones, Jr.', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/BHJ1', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-18T10:54:21.347'} | [{'Id': 'BHJ1', 'Name': 'Bradley H. Jones, Jr.', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/BHJ1', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-18T10:54:21.3466667'}, {'Id': 'FJB1', 'Name': 'F. Jay Barrows', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembe... | null | http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/Documents/H1208/DocumentHistoryActions | Bill | By Representative Jones of North Reading, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1208) of Bradley H. Jones, Jr., and others for legislation to establish a state-wide drug repository program. Health Care Financing. | SECTION 1. For the purposes of this section the below terms shall be defined as follows:
“Controlled substance” means a drug, substance, or immediate precursor in Schedules I through V of 21 CFR Part 1308.
“Donor” shall mean any person, including an individual member of the public, or any entity legally authorized... | null | [] | [] | [] | [] |
An Act relative to the operating budgets of health care oversight agencies | H1209 | HD1679 | 193 | {'Id': 'HEK1', 'Name': 'Hannah Kane', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/HEK1', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-18T11:55:51.6'} | [{'Id': 'HEK1', 'Name': 'Hannah Kane', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/HEK1', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-18T11:55:51.6'}] | null | http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/Documents/H1209/DocumentHistoryActions | Bill | By Representative Kane of Shrewsbury, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1209) of Hannah Kane relative to the operating budgets of health care oversight agencies. Health Care Financing. | SECTION 1. Section 6 of chapter 6D of the General Laws is hereby amended by adding at the end thereof the following paragraph:-
The assessed amount for hospitals and ambulatory surgical centers, and surcharge payors, shall not increase from the previous year at a rate greater than the health care cost growth benchma... | null | [] | [] | [] | [] |
An Act adding retail drive-up curbside pickup for marijuana establishments | H121 | HD2723 | 193 | {'Id': 'MJS3', 'Name': 'Michael J. Soter', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/MJS3', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-19T15:54:43.533'} | [{'Id': 'MJS3', 'Name': 'Michael J. Soter', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/MJS3', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-19T15:54:43.5333333'}, {'Id': 'JDM1', 'Name': 'Joseph D. McKenna', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers... | null | http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/Documents/H121/DocumentHistoryActions | Bill | By Representative Soter of Bellingham, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 121) of Michael J. Soter and Joseph D. McKenna for legislation to authorize retail drive-up curbside pickup for the sale of medical and recreational marijuana. Cannabis Policy. | Section 12 of Chapter 94G of the Massachusetts General Laws is hereby amended by adding a new subsection - :
(i) A marijuana establishment may create retail drive-up curbside pickup for the sale of medical and recreational marijuana, including but not limited to both external and internal curbside pickup. The esta... | null | [] | [] | [] | [] |
An Act promoting workforce development and provider retention at community health centers | H1210 | HD2724 | 193 | {'Id': 'MSK1', 'Name': 'Mary S. Keefe', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/MSK1', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-09T17:44:05.507'} | [{'Id': 'MSK1', 'Name': 'Mary S. Keefe', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/MSK1', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-09T17:44:05.5066667'}, {'Id': 'BMA1', 'Name': 'Brian M. Ashe', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/BMA1',... | null | http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/Documents/H1210/DocumentHistoryActions | Bill | By Representative Keefe of Worcester, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1210) of Mary S. Keefe and others for legislation to establish a community health center nurse practitioner residency program for the purposes of recruiting and retaining nurse practitioners at community health centers. Health Care Finan... | SECTION 1. Chapter 118E of the General Laws, as appearing in the 2020 Official Edition, is hereby amended by adding the following new section:-
Section 80. The division shall establish a community health center nurse practitioner residency program for the purposes of recruiting and retaining nurse practitioners at c... | null | [] | [] | [] | [] |
An Act relative to nurse licensure compact in Massachusetts | H1211 | HD1016 | 193 | {'Id': 'K_K1', 'Name': 'Kay Khan', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/K_K1', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-16T18:09:00.64'} | [{'Id': 'K_K1', 'Name': 'Kay Khan', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/K_K1', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-16T18:09:00.64'}, {'Id': 'MRS1', 'Name': 'Margaret R. Scarsdale', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/MRS1', '... | null | http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/Documents/H1211/DocumentHistoryActions | Bill | By Representative Khan of Newton, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1211) of Kay Khan relative to participation in the national nurse licensure compact agreement. Health Care Financing. | SECTION 1. Subsection (c) of section 14 of chapter 13 of the General Laws, as appearing in the 2020 Official Edition, is hereby amended by inserting, in line 14, after the word “twelve,”, the following words:- "and chapter 112A".
SECTION 2. Section 79 of chapter 112 of the General Laws, as appearing in the 2020 Offi... | Whereas, The deferred operation of this act would tend to defeat its purpose, which is to Whereas, The health and safety of the public are affected by the degree of compliance with and the effectiveness of enforcement activities related to state nurse licensure laws;
Whereas, Violations of nurse licensure and other l... | [] | [] | [] | [] |
An Act relative to determination of need of new technology | H1212 | HD2354 | 193 | {'Id': 'M_K1', 'Name': 'Meghan Kilcoyne', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/M_K1', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-19T12:31:43.24'} | [{'Id': 'M_K1', 'Name': 'Meghan Kilcoyne', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/M_K1', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-19T12:31:43.24'}] | null | http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/Documents/H1212/DocumentHistoryActions | Bill | By Representative Kilcoyne of Clinton, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1212) of Meghan Kilcoyne relative to determination of need of new health care related technology. Health Care Financing. | SECTION 1. Section 25B of chapter 111 of the General Laws, as appearing in the 2018 Official Edition, is hereby amended by striking out the definition of “New technology”, and inserting in place thereof the following definition:-
''New technology'', equipment such as magnetic resonance imagers and linear accelerator... | null | [] | [] | [] | [] |
An Act relative to asset limits for MassHealth | H1213 | HD1306 | 193 | {'Id': 'MPK1', 'Name': 'Michael P. Kushmerek', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/MPK1', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-18T12:40:31.447'} | [{'Id': 'MPK1', 'Name': 'Michael P. Kushmerek', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/MPK1', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-18T12:40:31.4466667'}, {'Id': 'PLC1', 'Name': 'Peter Capano', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/... | null | http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/Documents/H1213/DocumentHistoryActions | Bill | By Representative Kushmerek of Fitchburg, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1213) of Michael P. Kushmerek and others relative to asset limits for MassHealth. Health Care Financing. | Subsection (3) of section 25 of chapter 118E of the General Laws, as appearing in the 2020 Official Edition, is hereby amended by inserting after the figure “XIX”, in line 40, the following words:- or not exceeding $10,000 for an individual applicant or recipient or $15,000 for a married applicant or recipient.
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An Act to promote continuity of health coverage for children | H1214 | HD1498 | 193 | {'Id': 'JJL2', 'Name': 'John J. Lawn, Jr.', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/JJL2', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-18T14:28:56.233'} | [{'Id': 'JJL2', 'Name': 'John J. Lawn, Jr.', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/JJL2', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-18T14:28:56.2333333'}, {'Id': 'S_G1', 'Name': 'Sean Garballey', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/S... | {'Id': 'SND0', 'Name': 'Sal N. DiDomenico', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/SND0', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-25T11:16:49.79'} | http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/Documents/H1214/DocumentHistoryActions | Bill | By Representative Lawn of Watertown and Senator DiDomenico, a joint petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1214) of John J. Lawn, Jr., Sal N. DiDomenico and others for legislation to promote continuity of health coverage for children eligible for MassHealth. Health Care Financing. | SECTION 1. (a) Notwithstanding any other law, residents of the commonwealth under age 19 who are eligible for MassHealth shall qualify for at least 12 months of continuous eligibility as required by Sections 1902(e)(12) and 2107(e)(1) of the Social Security Act, as amended by Section 5112 of the Consolidated Appropria... | null | [] | [] | [] | [] |
An Act relative to pharmacy benefit managers | H1215 | HD1404 | 193 | {'Id': 'JJL2', 'Name': 'John J. Lawn, Jr.', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/JJL2', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-18T13:26:33.473'} | [{'Id': 'JJL2', 'Name': 'John J. Lawn, Jr.', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/JJL2', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-18T13:26:33.4733333'}, {'Id': 'SCO1', 'Name': 'Steven Owens', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/SCO... | null | http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/Documents/H1215/DocumentHistoryActions | Bill | By Representative Lawn of Watertown, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1215) of John J. Lawn, Jr., and others relative to pharmacy benefit managers. Health Care Financing. | SECTION 1. Said section 1 of said chapter 6D , as so appearing, is hereby further amended by inserting after the definition of “Performance penalty” the following 2 definitions:-
“Pharmacy benefit manager”, as defined in section 1 of chapter 176X
“Pharmacy benefit services”, as defined in section 1 of chapter 17... | null | [] | [] | [] | [] |
An Act relative to the nursing home quality jobs initiative | H1216 | HD1447 | 193 | {'Id': 'JJL2', 'Name': 'John J. Lawn, Jr.', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/JJL2', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-18T13:54:47.49'} | [{'Id': 'JJL2', 'Name': 'John J. Lawn, Jr.', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/JJL2', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-18T13:54:47.49'}, {'Id': 'WSP1', 'Name': 'Smitty Pignatelli', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/WSP... | null | http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/Documents/H1216/DocumentHistoryActions | Bill | By Representative Lawn of Watertown, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1216) of John J. Lawn, Jr., and others relative to wages, benefits and related employee costs of direct care staff of licensed nursing homes. Health Care Financing. | SECTION 1. Chapter 118E of the General Laws, as appearing in the 2018 official edition is hereby amended by inserting at the end thereof the following new section: -
Section 78. For the purpose of ensuring a living wage for nursing facility direct care staff, MassHealth shall annually fund a living wage rate add-o... | null | [] | [] | [] | [] |
An Act to address the financial sustainability of the Health Safety Net | H1217 | HD1456 | 193 | {'Id': 'JJL2', 'Name': 'John J. Lawn, Jr.', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/JJL2', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-18T14:00:47.957'} | [{'Id': 'JJL2', 'Name': 'John J. Lawn, Jr.', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/JJL2', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-18T14:00:47.9566667'}, {'Id': 'WSP1', 'Name': 'Smitty Pignatelli', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMember... | null | http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/Documents/H1217/DocumentHistoryActions | Bill | By Representative Lawn of Watertown, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1217) of John J. Lawn, Jr., and others relative to the financial sustainability of the Health Safety Net. Health Care Financing. | SECTION 1. Section 2OOO of Chapter 29 of the general laws, as appearing in the 2018 Official Edition, shall be amended by striking the third sentence in the second paragraph in its entirety and inserting in place thereof the following:
Money from the fund shall be transferred to the Health Safety Net Trust Fund, or ... | null | [] | [] | [] | [] |
An Act relative to stabilizing the Commonwealth’s nursing facilities | H1218 | HD1487 | 193 | {'Id': 'JJL2', 'Name': 'John J. Lawn, Jr.', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/JJL2', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-18T14:21:13.28'} | [{'Id': 'JJL2', 'Name': 'John J. Lawn, Jr.', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/JJL2', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-18T14:21:13.28'}, {'Id': 'WSP1', 'Name': 'Smitty Pignatelli', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/WSP... | null | http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/Documents/H1218/DocumentHistoryActions | Bill | By Representative Lawn of Watertown, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1218) of John J. Lawn, Jr., and others relative to stabilizing nursing facility inflationary costs. Health Care Financing. | SECTION 1. Chapter 118E of the General Laws, as appearing in the 2018 official edition
is hereby amended by inserting at the end thereof the following new sections: -
Section 79. In setting Medicaid rates for nursing homes, the executive office of health and human services shall annually recognize inflationary cos... | null | [] | [] | [] | [] |
An Act enhancing the market review process | H1219 | HD1547 | 193 | {'Id': 'JJL2', 'Name': 'John J. Lawn, Jr.', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/JJL2', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-17T16:44:05'} | [{'Id': 'JJL2', 'Name': 'John J. Lawn, Jr.', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/JJL2', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-17T16:44:05'}, {'Id': 'AJS1', 'Name': 'Adam Scanlon', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/AJS1', 'Res... | null | http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/Documents/H1219/DocumentHistoryActions | Bill | By Representative Lawn of Watertown, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1219) of John J. Lawn, Jr., and others for legislation to enhance the market review process. Health Care Financing. | SECTION 1. Section 16T of chapter 6A of the General Laws is hereby repealed.
SECTION 2. Section 13 of chapter 6D, as appearing in the 2020 Official Edition, is hereby amended by striking out subsection (a) and inserting in place thereof the following subsection:-
(a) Every provider or provider organization shall,... | Whereas, The deferred operation of this act would tend to defeat its purpose, which is to protect independent community hospitals from unfair competition, therefore it is hereby declared to be an emergency law, necessary for the immediate preservation of the public health.
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An Act relative to a medical marijuana pilot program | H122 | HD1399 | 193 | {'Id': 'AMS2', 'Name': 'Alyson M. Sullivan-Almeida', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/AMS2', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-18T12:16:00.38'} | [{'Id': 'AMS2', 'Name': 'Alyson M. Sullivan-Almeida', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/AMS2', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-18T12:16:00.38'}, {'Id': 'DFD1', 'Name': 'David F. DeCoste', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMem... | null | http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/Documents/H122/DocumentHistoryActions | Bill | By Representative Sullivan-Almeida of Abington, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 122) of Alyson M. Sullivan-Almeida and others for legislation to establish a pilot program for veterans to use medical marijuana to treat medical conditions that are currently being treated with opioid-based medicine and combat ... | SECTION 1.
Notwithstanding any general or special law to the contrary, the department of public health shall establish a pilot program for veterans to use medical marijuana to treat medical conditions that are currently being treated with opioid-based medicine and combat opioid use disorder. The program shall be kn... | null | [] | [] | [] | [] |
An Act relative to healthcare industry recruitment and education for the 21st Century | H1220 | HD1549 | 193 | {'Id': 'JJL2', 'Name': 'John J. Lawn, Jr.', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/JJL2', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-17T13:40:51.283'} | [{'Id': 'JJL2', 'Name': 'John J. Lawn, Jr.', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/JJL2', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-17T13:40:51.2833333'}, {'Id': 'WSP1', 'Name': 'Smitty Pignatelli', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMember... | null | http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/Documents/H1220/DocumentHistoryActions | Bill | By Representative Lawn of Watertown, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1220) of John J. Lawn, Jr., and others for legislation to establish a healthcare industry recruitment and education advisory council. Health Care Financing. | SECTION 1. Chapter 6A of the General Laws, as appearing in the 2020 Official Edition, is hereby amended by inserting after section 16FF the following section:-
Section 16GG. (a) There shall be a healthcare industry recruitment and education advisory council within, but not subject to control of, the executive office... | null | [] | [] | [] | [] |
An Act ensuring protections for physicians and hospitals that contract with Medicaid managed care organizations | H1221 | HD817 | 193 | {'Id': 'DPL1', 'Name': 'David Paul Linsky', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/DPL1', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-17T13:36:15.183'} | [{'Id': 'DPL1', 'Name': 'David Paul Linsky', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/DPL1', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-17T13:36:15.1833333'}] | null | http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/Documents/H1221/DocumentHistoryActions | Bill | By Representative Linsky of Natick, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1221) of David Paul Linsky relative to physicians and hospitals that contract with Medicaid managed care organizations. Health Care Financing. | SECTION 1. Section 12 of Chapter 118E of the General Laws, is hereby amended by inserting after the last paragraph the following paragraph:-
Reimbursement from managed care organizations that contract with the executive office for hospital and physician services provided to beneficiaries under this chapter shall be ... | null | [] | [] | [] | [] |
An Act to ensure uniform and transparent reporting of medical debt data | H1222 | HD3260 | 193 | {'Id': 'JJM2', 'Name': 'John J. Mahoney', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/JJM2', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-19T23:17:49.91'} | [{'Id': 'JJM2', 'Name': 'John J. Mahoney', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/JJM2', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-19T23:17:49.91'}, {'Id': 'DMD1', 'Name': 'Daniel M. Donahue', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/DMD1'... | null | http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/Documents/H1222/DocumentHistoryActions | Bill | By Representative Mahoney of Worcester, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1222) of John J. Mahoney for legislation to establish an electronic system of public reporting for providers as a prerequisite condition for advancing overdue medical bills to debt collection agencies. Health Care Financing. | SECTION 1. Chapter 12C of the General Laws, as appearing in the 2020 Official Edition, is hereby amended by inserting in 1 the following new definitions: -
“Medical debt”, any debt owed for goods or services provided by a medical facility, a provider of health care or a provider of emergency medical services includi... | null | [] | [] | [] | [] |
An Act to ensure access and continuity of care to specialist and hospital services for dual eligibles | H1223 | HD1394 | 193 | {'Id': 'jwm1', 'Name': 'Joseph W. McGonagle, Jr.', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/jwm1', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-12T11:53:32.51'} | [{'Id': 'jwm1', 'Name': 'Joseph W. McGonagle, Jr.', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/jwm1', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-12T11:53:32.51'}, {'Id': 'SND0', 'Name': 'Sal N. DiDomenico', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMemb... | null | http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/Documents/H1223/DocumentHistoryActions | Bill | By Representative McGonagle of Everett, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1223) of Joseph W. McGonagle, Jr., and Sal N. DiDomenico for legislation to ensure medical assistance access and continuity of care to specialist and hospital services for dually eligible individuals. Health Care Financing. | SECTION 1. Section 9d of Chapter 118E of the general laws is hereby amended by adding the following new paragraph (r):
(r) To ensure access to specialist and hospital care for dually eligible individuals residing in the Commonwealth, any dually eligible individual shall be permitted to receive health care services ... | null | [] | [] | [] | [] |
An Act relative to state funding of certain nonprofits | H1224 | HD245 | 193 | {'Id': 'JDM1', 'Name': 'Joseph D. McKenna', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/JDM1', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-11T12:01:39.7'} | [{'Id': 'JDM1', 'Name': 'Joseph D. McKenna', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/JDM1', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-11T12:01:39.7'}] | null | http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/Documents/H1224/DocumentHistoryActions | Bill | By Representative McKenna of Webster, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1224) of Joseph D. McKenna for legislation to prohibit the use of state funds for Planned Parenthood Federation of America. Health Care Financing. | Section XX. Notwithstanding any other provision of law, no state funds may be made available to Planned Parenthood Federation of America, or to any of its affiliates.
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An Act providing access to patient protection services for MassHealth consumers | H1225 | HD2507 | 193 | {'Id': 'S_M1', 'Name': 'Samantha Montaño', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/S_M1', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-18T15:58:25.273'} | [{'Id': 'S_M1', 'Name': 'Samantha Montaño', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/S_M1', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-18T15:58:25.2733333'}] | null | http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/Documents/H1225/DocumentHistoryActions | Bill | By Representative Montaño of Boston, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1225) of Samantha Montaño relative to access to patient protection services for MassHealth consumers. Health Care Financing. | SECTION 1. Section 47 of Chapter 118E of the General Laws, as appearing in the 2020 Official Edition, is hereby amended by adding after the third paragraph the following new paragraph:-
Notwithstanding the provision of any general or special law to the contrary, every person covered by the division of medical assis... | null | [] | [] | [] | [] |
An Act to promote graduate medical education | H1226 | HD482 | 193 | {'Id': 'FAM1', 'Name': 'Frank A. Moran', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/FAM1', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-13T11:21:06.67'} | [{'Id': 'FAM1', 'Name': 'Frank A. Moran', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/FAM1', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-13T11:21:06.67'}, {'Id': 'PLC1', 'Name': 'Peter Capano', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/PLC1', 'Res... | null | http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/Documents/H1226/DocumentHistoryActions | Bill | By Representative Moran of Lawrence, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1226) of Frank A. Moran and others that MassHealth make payments for certain graduate medical education training. Health Care Financing. | Chapter 118E of the general laws is amended by adding at the end thereof, the following new section:
Section 78. MassHealth shall make Graduate Medical Education payments for primary care, behavioral health, and other physician shortage professions residency training. Eligible recipients shall include community hea... | null | [] | [] | [] | [] |
An Act to reduce racial and ethnic health disparities through commercial rate equity for safety net hospitals | H1227 | HD808 | 193 | {'Id': 'FAM1', 'Name': 'Frank A. Moran', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/FAM1', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-17T13:28:29.933'} | [{'Id': 'FAM1', 'Name': 'Frank A. Moran', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/FAM1', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-17T13:28:29.9333333'}, {'Id': 'SND0', 'Name': 'Sal N. DiDomenico', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/S... | null | http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/Documents/H1227/DocumentHistoryActions | Bill | By Representative Moran of Lawrence, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1227) of Frank A. Moran and others for legislation to promote health equity for certain acute care hospitals that predominantly serve communities that experience health disparities as a result of race, ethnicity, socioeconomic status. Hea... | SECTION 1. Chapter 176J of the General Laws is hereby amended in section 6 in subsection (c), as so appearing, by adding at the end thereof the following:-
The subscriber contracts, rates and evidence of coverage for health benefit plans shall be subject to the disapproval of the commissioner of insurance. To prom... | null | [] | [] | [] | [] |
An Act to prohibit inappropriate use of the state health care cost benchmark | H1228 | HD2082 | 193 | {'Id': 'FAM1', 'Name': 'Frank A. Moran', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/FAM1', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-19T10:16:15.237'} | [{'Id': 'FAM1', 'Name': 'Frank A. Moran', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/FAM1', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-19T10:16:15.2366667'}, {'Id': 'EAR1', 'Name': 'Estela A. Reyes', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/EAR... | null | http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/Documents/H1228/DocumentHistoryActions | Bill | By Representative Moran of Lawrence, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1228) of Frank A. Moran and Estela A. Reyes relative to the ability of the healthcare providers to negotiate rate increases with carriers. Health Care Financing. | SECTION 1:
Section 9A of chapter 176O is hereby amended by adding the following:
(f) limits the ability of the health care provider to negotiate a rate increase with a carrier that exceeds the healthcare cost growth benchmark as established in Chapter 6D of section 9 of the general laws.
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An Act relative to the fair treatment of life estates in MassHealth eligibility | H1229 | HD856 | 193 | {'Id': 'BWM1', 'Name': 'Brian W. Murray', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/BWM1', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-17T14:07:41.183'} | [{'Id': 'BWM1', 'Name': 'Brian W. Murray', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/BWM1', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-17T14:07:41.1833333'}, {'Id': 'K_K1', 'Name': 'Kay Khan', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/K_K1', 'R... | null | http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/Documents/H1229/DocumentHistoryActions | Bill | By Representative Murray of Milford, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1229) of Brian W. Murray, Kay Khan and Kate Lipper-Garabedian relative to the treatment of life estates in MassHealth eligibility. Health Care Financing. | SECTION 1. Section 28 of chapter 118E of the general laws is hereby amended by adding at the end thereof the following:-
“In determining the eligibility of an individual who has disposed of a life estate or remainder interest in property, the Division shall determine the percentage interest of such life estate or re... | null | [] | [] | [] | [] |
An Act to create cannabis career pathways to incarcerated individuals | H123 | HD3852 | 193 | {'Id': 'C_T1', 'Name': 'Chynah Tyler', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/C_T1', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-20T14:56:12.743'} | [{'Id': 'C_T1', 'Name': 'Chynah Tyler', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/C_T1', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-20T14:56:12.7433333'}, {'Id': 'L_S1', 'Name': 'Lindsay N. Sabadosa', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/L... | null | http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/Documents/H123/DocumentHistoryActions | Bill | By Representative Tyler of Boston, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 123) of Chynah Tyler, Lindsay N. Sabadosa and Jon Santiago that the Cannabis Control Commission conduct a study on programs and partnerships to encourage the employment of formerly incarcerated individuals in the cannabis industry. Cannabis... | SECTION 1. (a) The cannabis control commission, in consultation with the department of corrections, the university of massachsuetts, and the executive office of housing and ecnomoic development shall, shall (i) conduct a study on programs and partnerships to encourage the employment of formerly incarcerated individual... | null | [] | [] | [] | [] |
An Act to stabilize adult day health services | H1230 | HD1827 | 193 | {'Id': 'BWM1', 'Name': 'Brian W. Murray', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/BWM1', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-18T18:28:47.587'} | [{'Id': 'BWM1', 'Name': 'Brian W. Murray', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/BWM1', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-18T18:28:47.5866667'}, {'Id': 'JJO1', 'Name': "James J. O'Day", 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/JJO... | null | http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/Documents/H1230/DocumentHistoryActions | Bill | By Representative Murray of Milford, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1230) of Brian W. Murray and James J. O'Day for legislation to stabilize adult day health services. Health Care Financing. | SECTION 1 Chapter 118 E, Section 13C is hereby amended by inserting at the end thereof the following:
The secretary of the executive office shall have the responsibility for establishing rates of payment for Adult Day Health Services which are reasonable and adequate to meet the costs which are incurred by efficien... | null | [] | [] | [] | [] |
An Act to promote an enhanced care worker minimum wage | H1231 | HD636 | 193 | {'Id': 'TTN1', 'Name': 'Tram T. Nguyen', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/TTN1', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-14T21:46:15.477'} | [{'Id': 'TTN1', 'Name': 'Tram T. Nguyen', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/TTN1', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-14T21:46:15.4766667'}, {'Id': 'JCD1', 'Name': 'James C. Arena-DeRosa', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembe... | null | http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/Documents/H1231/DocumentHistoryActions | Bill | By Representative Nguyen of Andover, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1231) of Tram T. Nguyen and others relative to increasing the rates of payment for certain social service programs to promote an enhanced care worker minimum wage. Health Care Financing. | SECTION 1. Section 13C of Chapter 118E of the General Laws is amended after the second paragraph by inserting the following new paragraphs:-
In establishing such rates of payment pursuant to the second paragraph of this section and in implementing rate regulations, the secretary of the executive office shall require... | null | [] | [] | [] | [] |
An Act relative to family members serving as caregivers | H1232 | HD2455 | 193 | {'Id': 'JJO1', 'Name': "James J. O'Day", 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/JJO1', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-19T13:17:20.163'} | [{'Id': 'JJO1', 'Name': "James J. O'Day", 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/JJO1', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-19T13:17:20.1633333'}, {'Id': 'S_G1', 'Name': 'Sean Garballey', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/S_G1... | null | http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/Documents/H1232/DocumentHistoryActions | Bill | By Representative O'Day of West Boylston, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1232) of James J. O'Day and others relative to family members serving as caregivers. Health Care Financing. | Section 12 of chapter 118E of the General Laws, as appearing in the 2020 Official Edition, is hereby amended by inserting, after paragraph 4, the following paragraph:-
Notwithstanding the provisions of any general or special law to the contrary, any program of home and community based services funded pursuant to the... | null | [] | [] | [] | [] |
Resolve to establish a special commission to evaluate the rate structure for rest homes or residential care homes | H1233 | HD3164 | 193 | {'Id': 'JJO1', 'Name': "James J. O'Day", 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/JJO1', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-19T23:25:50.823'} | [{'Id': 'JJO1', 'Name': "James J. O'Day", 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/JJO1', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-19T23:25:50.8233333'}, {'Id': 'L_S1', 'Name': 'Lindsay N. Sabadosa', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers... | null | http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/Documents/H1233/DocumentHistoryActions | Resolve | By Representative O'Day of West Boylston, a petition (accompanied by resolve, House, No. 1233) of James J. O'Day and others for an investigation by a special commission (including members of the General Court) of the rate structure for rest homes or residential care homes. Health Care Financing. | Resolved, there is hereby established a special commission to evaluate the rate structure for rest homes or residential care homes. Said study shall include, but not be limited to, an examination of the following: (1) a review of the current rate structure and its relation to actual cost of care (2) an inventory of th... | null | [] | [] | [] | [] |
An Act relative to an individual Medicare marketplace option | H1234 | HD3380 | 193 | {'Id': 'AHP1', 'Name': 'Alice Hanlon Peisch', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/AHP1', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-11T10:13:37.873'} | [{'Id': 'AHP1', 'Name': 'Alice Hanlon Peisch', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/AHP1', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-11T10:13:37.8733333'}] | null | http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/Documents/H1234/DocumentHistoryActions | Bill | By Representative Peisch of Wellesley, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1234) of Alice Hanlon Peisch relative to providing for an individual Medicare marketplace option. Health Care Financing. | SECTION 1. Section 25 of chapter 32B of the General Laws, as appearing in the 2020 Official Edition, is hereby amended by adding the following subsection:-
“(a) For the purposes of this chapter, health reimbursement arrangements shall satisfy the group insurance requirements to eligible retired employees as define... | null | [] | [] | [] | [] |
An Act relative to maintenance of certification | H1235 | HD898 | 193 | {'Id': 'ERP1', 'Name': 'Edward R. Philips', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/ERP1', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-11T12:50:21.703'} | [{'Id': 'ERP1', 'Name': 'Edward R. Philips', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/ERP1', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-11T12:50:21.7033333'}] | null | http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/Documents/H1235/DocumentHistoryActions | Bill | By Representative Philips of Sharon, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1235) of Edward R. Philips for legislation relative to maintenance of certification. Health Care Financing. | SECTION 1. Paragraph (b) of Section 15 of Chapter 6D of the General laws, is hereby amended by inserting at the end thereof the following new text:
; and (xi) That the ACO shall not require a physician to secure a Maintenance of Certification (MOC) as qualifying for membership, credentialing or otherwise receiving p... | null | [] | [] | [] | [] |
An Act increasing access to MassHealth dental providers | H1236 | HD2114 | 193 | {'Id': 'AJP1', 'Name': 'Angelo J. Puppolo, Jr.', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/AJP1', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-19T10:34:34.627'} | [{'Id': 'AJP1', 'Name': 'Angelo J. Puppolo, Jr.', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/AJP1', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-19T10:34:34.6266667'}, {'Id': 'L_S1', 'Name': 'Lindsay N. Sabadosa', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/Legislativ... | null | http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/Documents/H1236/DocumentHistoryActions | Bill | By Representative Puppolo of Springfield, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1236) of Angelo J. Puppolo, Jr., and others relative to increasing access to MassHealth dental providers. Health Care Financing. | SECTION 1. Chapter 118E of the General Laws, as appearing in the 20XX Official Edition, is hereby amended by inserting after Section 82 the following section:-
SECTION 83. (a) Notwithstanding any general or special law to the contrary, and subject to appropriation, the secretary of health and human services shall pr... | null | [] | [] | [] | [] |
An Act to ensure equitable health coverage for children | H1237 | HD2153 | 193 | {'Id': 'DMR1', 'Name': 'David M. Rogers', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/DMR1', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-19T11:01:40.383'} | [{'Id': 'DMR1', 'Name': 'David M. Rogers', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/DMR1', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-19T11:01:40.3833333'}, {'Id': 'JCD1', 'Name': 'James C. Arena-DeRosa', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMemb... | null | http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/Documents/H1237/DocumentHistoryActions | Bill | By Representative Rogers of Cambridge, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1237) of David M. Rogers and others for legislation to ensure equitable health coverage for children. Health Care Financing. | Chapter 118E of the General Laws, as appearing in the 2020 Official Edition, is hereby amended by adding after Section 16D the following sections:-
Section 16E. (1) Notwithstanding any other law, there is hereby established a program of comprehensive health coverage for children and young adults under the age of 21 ... | null | [] | [] | [] | [] |
An Act to improve patient care through integrated electronic health records | H1238 | HD2828 | 193 | {'Id': 'djr1', 'Name': 'Daniel J. Ryan', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/djr1', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-19T16:42:57.537'} | [{'Id': 'djr1', 'Name': 'Daniel J. Ryan', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/djr1', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-19T16:42:57.5366667'}] | null | http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/Documents/H1238/DocumentHistoryActions | Bill | By Representative Ryan of Boston, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1238) of Daniel J. Ryan for legislation to establish integrated electronic health records. Health Care Financing. | Section 118I of the General Laws is hereby amended by striking out the chapter and inserting in place thereof the following chapter:.
Chapter 118I
HEALTH INFORMATION EXCHANGE
Section 1. As used in this chapter, the following words shall, unless the context clearly requires otherwise, have the following meanings:... | null | [] | [] | [] | [] |
An Act establishing Medicare for all in Massachusetts | H1239 | HD1584 | 193 | {'Id': 'L_S1', 'Name': 'Lindsay N. Sabadosa', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/L_S1', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-18T15:55:36.56'} | [{'Id': 'L_S1', 'Name': 'Lindsay N. Sabadosa', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/L_S1', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-18T15:55:36.56'}, {'Id': 'DCG1', 'Name': 'Denise C. Garlick', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/D... | {'Id': 'DCG1', 'Name': 'Denise C. Garlick', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/DCG1', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-18T15:55:36.56'} | http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/Documents/H1239/DocumentHistoryActions | Bill | By Representatives Sabadosa of Northampton and Garlick of Needham, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1239) of Lindsay N. Sabadosa, Denise C. Garlick and others for legislation to provide equitable access to quality, affordable healthcare services by establishing Medicare for all persons in the Commonwealth. ... | SECTION 1. The General Laws are hereby amended by inserting after chapter 175M the following chapter:-
CHAPTER 175N. MASSACHUSETTS HEALTH CARE TRUST
Section 1. Definitions
The following words and phrases shall have the following meanings, except where the context clearly requires otherwise:
“Board”, the Board ... | null | [] | [] | [] | [] |
An Act to remove HCA real estate barriers to equitable participation in the cannabis industry | H124 | HD3958 | 193 | {'Id': 'C_T1', 'Name': 'Chynah Tyler', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/C_T1', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-20T15:41:26.907'} | [{'Id': 'C_T1', 'Name': 'Chynah Tyler', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/C_T1', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-20T15:41:26.9066667'}, {'Id': 'L_S1', 'Name': 'Lindsay N. Sabadosa', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/L... | null | http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/Documents/H124/DocumentHistoryActions | Bill | By Representative Tyler of Boston, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 124) of Chynah Tyler and Lindsay N. Sabadosa for legislation to remove host community agreement real estate barriers to equitable participation in the cannabis industry. Cannabis Policy. | Subsection (a½) of section 4 of chapter 94G, as amended by Chapter 180 of the Acts of 2022so appearing, is hereby amended by striking out clauses (xxxi) and inserting in place thereof the following clauses:-
(xxxi) establish procedures and policies for municipalities to promote and encourage full participation in t... | null | [] | [] | [] | [] |
An Act relative to Medicaid coverage for doula services | H1240 | HD2452 | 193 | {'Id': 'L_S1', 'Name': 'Lindsay N. Sabadosa', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/L_S1', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-19T13:14:19.517'} | [{'Id': 'L_S1', 'Name': 'Lindsay N. Sabadosa', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/L_S1', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-19T13:14:19.5166667'}, {'Id': 'L M0', 'Name': 'Liz Miranda', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/L%... | {'Id': 'L M0', 'Name': 'Liz Miranda', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/L%20M0', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-19T13:14:19.517'} | http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/Documents/H1240/DocumentHistoryActions | Bill | By Representative Sabadosa of Northampton and Senator Miranda, a joint petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1240) of Lindsay N. Sabadosa, Liz Miranda and others relative to Medicaid coverage for doula services. Health Care Financing. | SECTION 1: Chapter 118E of the General Laws is hereby amended by inserting after section 10N the following section:-
Section 10-O: Medicaid Coverage for Doula Services.
(A) For purposes of this section, the term “doula services” shall have the following meaning:
“Doula Services” are physical, emotional, and info... | null | [] | [] | [] | [] |
An Act to improve discharge opportunities from acute care facilities | H1241 | HD3373 | 193 | {'Id': 'L_S1', 'Name': 'Lindsay N. Sabadosa', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/L_S1', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-20T12:14:49.96'} | [{'Id': 'L_S1', 'Name': 'Lindsay N. Sabadosa', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/L_S1', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-20T12:14:49.96'}, {'Id': 'JBE0', 'Name': 'James B. Eldridge', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/J... | null | http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/Documents/H1241/DocumentHistoryActions | Bill | By Representative Sabadosa of Northampton, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1241) of Lindsay N. Sabadosa and James B. Eldridge for legislation to improve discharge opportunities from acute care facilities. Health Care Financing. | SECTION 1. Section 51 D of chapter 111 of the general laws as appearing in the 2020 Official Edition, is hereby amended, by inserting after item 7 of the requirements for a discharge plan, the following:
No person shall be discharged from an acute care facility licensed pursuant to this chapter without a review of p... | null | [] | [] | [] | [] |
An Act providing equitable access to behavioral health services for MassHealth consumers | H1242 | HD3661 | 193 | {'Id': 'J_S2', 'Name': 'Jon Santiago', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/J_S2', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-19T19:00:35.18'} | [{'Id': 'J_S2', 'Name': 'Jon Santiago', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/J_S2', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-19T19:00:35.18'}] | null | http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/Documents/H1242/DocumentHistoryActions | Bill | By Representative Santiago of Boston, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1242) of Jon Santiago relative to providing equitable access to behavioral health services for MassHealth consumers. Health Care Financing. | SECTION 1. Section 12 of chapter 118E of the General Laws, as appearing in the 2020 Official Edition, is hereby amended by inserting after the ninth paragraph the following paragraphs:-
The division shall certify and ensure that all contracted accountable care organizations, contracted health insurers, health plans,... | null | [] | [] | [] | [] |
An Act to ensure access to the full range of treatment options for people with obesity | H1243 | HD3858 | 193 | {'Id': 'J_S2', 'Name': 'Jon Santiago', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/J_S2', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-17T16:57:58.57'} | [{'Id': 'J_S2', 'Name': 'Jon Santiago', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/J_S2', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-17T16:57:58.57'}] | null | http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/Documents/H1243/DocumentHistoryActions | Bill | By Representative Santiago of Boston, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1243) of Jon Santiago for legislation to provide assistance for access to treatment options for people with obesity. Health Care Financing. | "SECTION 1. Chapter 118E of the General Laws, as appearing in the 2020 Official Edition, is hereby amended by inserting after section 10N, the following section:-
Section 10O. Notwithstanding any general or special rule to the contrary, the division shall require comprehensive coverage for treatment of obesity. Th... | null | [] | [] | [] | [] |
An Act relative to stabilizing the Commonwealth's nursing facilities | H1244 | HD321 | 193 | {'Id': 'AJS1', 'Name': 'Adam Scanlon', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/AJS1', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-11T22:01:46.997'} | [{'Id': 'AJS1', 'Name': 'Adam Scanlon', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/AJS1', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-11T22:01:46.9966667'}, {'Id': 'DCG1', 'Name': 'Denise C. Garlick', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/DCG... | null | http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/Documents/H1244/DocumentHistoryActions | Bill | By Representative Scanlon of North Attleborough, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1244) of Adam Scanlon, Vanna Howard and Denise C. Garlick relative to stabilizing nursing facility inflationary costs. Health Care Financing. | SECTION 1. Chapter 118E of the General Laws, as appearing in the 2020 official edition is hereby amended by inserting at the end thereof the following new sections: -
Section 80. In setting Medicaid rates for nursing homes, the executive office of health and human services shall annually recognize inflationary costs... | null | [] | [] | [] | [] |
An Act relative to the primary care workforce development and loan repayment grant program at community health centers | H1245 | HD1724 | 193 | {'Id': 'TMS1', 'Name': 'Thomas M. Stanley', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/TMS1', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-18T16:48:16.093'} | [{'Id': 'TMS1', 'Name': 'Thomas M. Stanley', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/TMS1', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-18T16:48:16.0933333'}, {'Id': 'BMA1', 'Name': 'Brian M. Ashe', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/BM... | null | http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/Documents/H1245/DocumentHistoryActions | Bill | By Representative Stanley of Waltham, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1245) of Thomas M. Stanley and others relative to the primary care workforce development and loan repayment grant program at community health centers. Health Care Financing. | SECTION 1. Chapter 6A of the General Laws, as appearing in the 2020 Official Edition, is hereby amended by adding the following after Section 16CC:
Section 16DD (a) There shall be established a primary care workforce development and loan forgiveness grant program at community health centers for the purpose of enhan... | null | [] | [] | [] | [] |
An Act relative to drug prices paid by carriers | H1246 | HD3312 | 193 | {'Id': 'WMS1', 'Name': 'William M. Straus', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/WMS1', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-20T11:54:26.79'} | [{'Id': 'WMS1', 'Name': 'William M. Straus', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/WMS1', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-20T11:54:26.79'}] | null | http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/Documents/H1246/DocumentHistoryActions | Bill | By Representative Straus of Mattapoisett, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1246) of William M. Straus relative to drug prices paid by carriers. Health Care Financing. | SECTION 1. Notwithstanding the provisions of any general or special law or regulation to the contrary, the division of insurance and the health policy commission shall promulgate regulations with the goal of ensuring that carriers, as defined in section 1 of chapter 6D of the General Laws, shall not pay more for drugs... | Whereas, The deferred operation of this act would tend to defeat its purpose, which is to enhance the provision of medical services in the commonwealth, therefore it is hereby declared to be an emergency law, necessary for the immediate preservation of the public health.
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An Act relative to pharmacy benefit managers reimbursements to pharmacies in the Commonwealth | H1247 | HD2572 | 193 | {'Id': 'AMS2', 'Name': 'Alyson M. Sullivan-Almeida', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/AMS2', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-18T11:51:30.19'} | [{'Id': 'AMS2', 'Name': 'Alyson M. Sullivan-Almeida', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/AMS2', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-18T11:51:30.19'}, {'Id': 'DFD1', 'Name': 'David F. DeCoste', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMem... | null | http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/Documents/H1247/DocumentHistoryActions | Bill | By Representative Sullivan-Almeida of Abington, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1247) of Alyson M. Sullivan-Almeida, Michael J. Soter and David F. DeCoste relative to pharmacy benefit managers reimbursements to pharmacies in the Commonwealth. Health Care Financing. | Chapter 176D of the General Laws is hereby amended by inserting after section 3B the following section:-
Section 3C. (a) As used in this section, the following terms shall, unless the context clearly requires otherwise, have the following meanings:
“Maximum allowable cost list” or “list”, a list of drugs used... | null | [] | [] | [] | [] |
An Act regarding Medicare savings programs eligibility | H1248 | HD1990 | 193 | {'Id': 'S_G2', 'Name': 'Steven Ultrino', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/S_G2', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-17T15:41:38.193'} | [{'Id': 'S_G2', 'Name': 'Steven Ultrino', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/S_G2', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-17T15:41:38.1933333'}, {'Id': 'MCD1', 'Name': 'Marjorie C. Decker', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/... | {'Id': 'MCD1', 'Name': 'Marjorie C. Decker', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/MCD1', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-17T15:41:38.193'} | http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/Documents/H1248/DocumentHistoryActions | Bill | By Representatives Ultrino of Malden and Decker of Cambridge, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1248) of Steven Ultrino, Marjorie C. Decker and others relative to Medicare savings programs eligibility. Health Care Financing. | SECTION 1. Section 25A of Chapter 118E of the General Laws is hereby amended by replacing Section 25A with the following section:-
SECTION 25A. The division shall disregard income in an amount equivalent to one-hundred-sixty-five percent (165%) of the federal poverty level, as adjusted annually, in determining eli... | null | [] | [] | [] | [] |
An Act to update Medicaid resource limits for seniors | H1249 | HD1987 | 193 | {'Id': 'S_G2', 'Name': 'Steven Ultrino', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/S_G2', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-17T15:46:52.553'} | [{'Id': 'S_G2', 'Name': 'Steven Ultrino', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/S_G2', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-17T15:46:52.5533333'}, {'Id': 'jml0', 'Name': 'Jason M. Lewis', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/jml0... | null | http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/Documents/H1249/DocumentHistoryActions | Bill | By Representative Ultrino of Malden, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1249) of Steven Ultrino and others relative to Medicaid resource limits for seniors. Health Care Financing. | SECTION 1. Section 25 of chapter 118E of the General Laws is hereby amended by striking out subsection (1) in its entirety and replacing it with the following new subsection:-
(1) Monthly income in an amount not exceeding the level equivalent of 138% of the federal poverty level, as updated annually;
SECTION 2.... | null | [] | [] | [] | [] |
An Act to create an open-container law for marijuana | H125 | HD2075 | 193 | {'Id': 'MSV1', 'Name': 'Marcus S. Vaughn', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/MSV1', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-19T10:09:21.27'} | [{'Id': 'MSV1', 'Name': 'Marcus S. Vaughn', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/MSV1', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-19T10:09:21.27'}] | null | http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/Documents/H125/DocumentHistoryActions | Bill | By Representative Vaughn of Wrentham, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 125) of Marcus S. Vaughn relative to the transportation of marijuana in motor vehicles. Cannabis Policy. | SECTION 1. Chapter 90 of the General Laws is hereby amended after Section 24I by inserting the following new section:-
“Section 24I½. (a) As used in this section, the following words shall have the following meanings unless the context clearly requires otherwise:
“Marijuana”, the term “marijuana” or “marihuana” as... | null | [] | [] | [] | [] |
An Act to advance health equity | H1250 | HD2257 | 193 | {'Id': 'BLW1', 'Name': 'Bud L. Williams', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/BLW1', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-19T11:53:35.907'} | [{'Id': 'BLW1', 'Name': 'Bud L. Williams', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/BLW1', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-19T11:53:35.9066667'}, {'Id': 'JAG2', 'Name': 'Judith A. Garcia', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/J... | {'Id': 'JAG2', 'Name': 'Judith A. Garcia', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/JAG2', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-19T21:29:29.723'} | http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/Documents/H1250/DocumentHistoryActions | Bill | By Representatives Williams of Springfield and Garcia of Chelsea, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1250) of Bud L. Williams, Judith A. Garcia and others for legislation to advance health equity and to establish a secretary of equity. Health Care Financing. | SECTION 1. Section 17A of chapter 6 of the General Laws, as appearing in the 2020 Official Edition, is hereby amended by inserting after “the secretary of energy and environmental affairs,”, in line 4, the following words:- the secretary of equity,.
SECTION 2. Section 2 of chapter 6A of the General Laws, as appearin... | null | [] | [] | [] | [] |
An Act relative to Massachusetts joining the nursing licensure compact | H1251 | HD620 | 193 | {'Id': 'BLW1', 'Name': 'Bud L. Williams', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/BLW1', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-14T05:23:56.22'} | [{'Id': 'BLW1', 'Name': 'Bud L. Williams', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/BLW1', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-14T05:23:56.22'}] | null | http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/Documents/H1251/DocumentHistoryActions | Bill | By Representative Williams of Springfield, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1251) of Bud L. Williams relative to participation in the national nurse licensure compact agreement. Health Care Financing. | SECTION 1. Subsection (c) of section 14 of chapter 13 of the General Laws, as appearing in the 2020 Official Edition, is hereby amended by inserting, in line 14, after the word “twelve”, the following words:- and chapter 112A.
SECTION 2. The General Laws are hereby amended by inserting after chapter 112 the follow... | null | [] | [] | [] | [] |
An Act creating a scholarship fund to increase the number of medical providers who are knowledgeable in autism | H1252 | HD1101 | 193 | {'Id': 'BJA1', 'Name': 'Bruce J. Ayers', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/BJA1', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-18T10:59:22.937'} | [{'Id': 'BJA1', 'Name': 'Bruce J. Ayers', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/BJA1', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-18T10:59:22.9366667'}] | null | http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/Documents/H1252/DocumentHistoryActions | Bill | By Representative Ayers of Quincy, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1252) of Bruce J. Ayers for legislation to create a scholarship fund to increase the number of medical providers who are knowledgeable in autism. Higher Education. | Notwithstanding any general or special law, rule, or regulation to the contrary, there is hereby established a scholarship fund to increase the number of medical providers who are knowledgeable in autism. Individuals eligible for applying for the scholarship are students attending the university of Massachusetts medic... | null | [] | [] | [] | [] |
An Act relative to social work uplifting practices and exam removal | H1253 | HD2307 | 193 | {'Id': 'CPB2', 'Name': 'Christine P. Barber', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/CPB2', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-19T12:11:05.057'} | [{'Id': 'CPB2', 'Name': 'Christine P. Barber', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/CPB2', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-19T12:11:05.0566667'}, {'Id': 'MPK1', 'Name': 'Michael P. Kushmerek', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeM... | {'Id': 'MPK1', 'Name': 'Michael P. Kushmerek', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/MPK1', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-19T12:11:05.057'} | http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/Documents/H1253/DocumentHistoryActions | Bill | By Representatives Barber of Somerville and Kushmerek of Fitchburg, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1253) of Christine P. Barber, Michael P. Kushmerek and others that the Department of Education create and administer a field placement grant program to ensure a stable, diverse workforce of licensed social wo... | SECTION 1. Chapter 112 of the General Laws, as appearing in the 2020 official version, shall be amended by inserting after Section 135C the following section:
Section 135D. To ensure a stable, diverse workforce of licensed social workers in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, and to provide for increased support and ... | null | [] | [] | [] | [] |
An Act relative to community colleges and the career technical initiative | H1254 | HD429 | 193 | {'Id': 'JSC1', 'Name': 'Josh S. Cutler', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/JSC1', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-12T16:18:28.457'} | [{'Id': 'JSC1', 'Name': 'Josh S. Cutler', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/JSC1', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-12T16:18:28.4566667'}, {'Id': 'SBA1', 'Name': 'Shirley B. Arriaga', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/... | null | http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/Documents/H1254/DocumentHistoryActions | Bill | By Representative Cutler of Pembroke, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1254) of Josh S. Cutler and others relative to community colleges and the career technical initiative. Higher Education. | SECTION 1. Notwithstanding any general or session law to the contrary, community colleges as defined in Section 10 of Chapter 15A of the Massachusetts General Laws may apply for grant funding from the Career Technical Initiative operated by the Commonwealth Corporation for the purpose of building out industry-recogniz... | null | [] | [] | [] | [] |
An Act requiring menstrual products in buildings on public higher education campuses | H1255 | HD2912 | 193 | {'Id': 'M_D2', 'Name': 'Mindy Domb', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/M_D2', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-13T13:47:54.82'} | [{'Id': 'M_D2', 'Name': 'Mindy Domb', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/M_D2', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-13T13:47:54.82'}, {'Id': 'CPB2', 'Name': 'Christine P. Barber', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/CPB2', '... | null | http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/Documents/H1255/DocumentHistoryActions | Bill | By Representative Domb of Amherst, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1255) of Mindy Domb and others relative to requiring menstrual products in buildings on public higher education campuses. Higher Education. | Chapter 15A of the General Laws is hereby amended by inserting after section 27 the following section:-
Section 27A. Each public institution of higher education shall provide disposable menstrual products to menstruating individuals in the restrooms of any such institution’s building at no cost. The disposable mens... | null | [] | [] | [] | [] |
An Act relative to the Massachusetts State College Building Authority | H1256 | HD3447 | 193 | {'Id': 'K_D1', 'Name': 'Kate Donaghue', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/K_D1', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-20T12:39:23.017'} | [{'Id': 'K_D1', 'Name': 'Kate Donaghue', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/K_D1', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-20T12:39:23.0166667'}] | null | http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/Documents/H1256/DocumentHistoryActions | Bill | By Representative Donaghue of Westborough, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1256) of Kate Donaghue relative to the Massachusetts State College Building Authority. Higher Education. | SECTION 1. Chapter 113 of the acts of 2018 is hereby amended by inserting after section 31 the following section:-
Section 32. Notwithstanding any general or special law to the contrary, state university projects authorized through item 7066-8110 of section 2 of this act and projects authorized through Item 7066-80... | null | [] | [] | [] | [] |
An Act relative to tuition waivers for children raised by a grandparent or other relative | H1257 | HD2533 | 193 | {'Id': 'PJD1', 'Name': 'Paul J. Donato', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/PJD1', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-19T14:24:18.39'} | [{'Id': 'PJD1', 'Name': 'Paul J. Donato', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/PJD1', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-19T14:24:18.39'}, {'Id': 'CRF1', 'Name': 'Christopher Richard Flanagan', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMem... | null | http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/Documents/H1257/DocumentHistoryActions | Bill | By Representative Donato of Medford, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1257) of Paul J. Donato relative to tuition waivers for children raised by a grandparent or other relative. Higher Education. | Section 19 of chapter 15A of the General Laws, as appearing in the 2020 Official Edition, is hereby amended by inserting after the ninth paragraph the following paragraph:-
The program shall provide tuition and fee waivers for any resident of the commonwealth who has been the subject of a legal guardianship pursuant... | null | [] | [] | [] | [] |
An Act expanding access to the Higher Education Endowment Matching Program | H1258 | HD1516 | 193 | {'Id': 'PAD1', 'Name': 'Patricia A. Duffy', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/PAD1', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-18T14:47:09.893'} | [{'Id': 'PAD1', 'Name': 'Patricia A. Duffy', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/PAD1', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-18T14:47:09.8933333'}, {'Id': 'JMC0', 'Name': 'Joanne M. Comerford', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMemb... | null | http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/Documents/H1258/DocumentHistoryActions | Bill | By Representative Duffy of Holyoke, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1258) of Patricia A. Duffy and Joanne M. Comerford relative to expanding access to the Higher Education Endowment Matching Program. Higher Education. | Section 15E of chapter 15A of the General Laws is hereby amended by inserting after the second paragraph the following paragraph:-
Notwithstanding the provisions of this section, subject to appropriation, the commonwealth shall contribute funds to the recognized foundation of a non-profit institution of higher educa... | null | [] | [] | [] | [] |
An Act promoting educational awareness and opportunity | H1259 | HD2383 | 193 | {'Id': 'PJD2', 'Name': 'Peter J. Durant', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/PJD2', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-17T15:26:24.78'} | [{'Id': 'PJD2', 'Name': 'Peter J. Durant', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/PJD2', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-17T15:26:24.78'}] | null | http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/Documents/H1259/DocumentHistoryActions | Bill | By Representative Durant of Spencer, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1259) of Peter J. Durant for legislation to require higher educational institutions to provide certain information to students applying for or changing their major field of study. Higher Education. | SECTION 1. Chapter 15A of the General Laws, as appearing in the 2020 Official Edition, is hereby amended by inserting after section 44 the following new section:-
Section 44 1/2. Any public institution of higher education as defined in Section 5 shall be required to collect and provide to all students, when applyin... | null | [] | [] | [] | [] |
An Act establishing the deaf children's bill of rights | H126 | HD767 | 193 | {'Id': 'BMA1', 'Name': 'Brian M. Ashe', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/BMA1', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-17T12:30:40.083'} | [{'Id': 'BMA1', 'Name': 'Brian M. Ashe', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/BMA1', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-17T12:30:40.0833333'}, {'Id': 'L_S1', 'Name': 'Lindsay N. Sabadosa', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/... | null | http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/Documents/H126/DocumentHistoryActions | Bill | By Representative Ashe of Longmeadow, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 126) of Brian M. Ashe relative to the rights of deaf children. Children, Families and Persons with Disabilities. | SECTION 1: Chapter 71 of the General Laws is hereby amended by inserting after section 1D the following section:-
Section 1D. (a) As used in this section, the following words shall, unless the context clearly requires otherwise, have the following meanings:
“Deaf”, any individual that is Deaf, Hard of Hearing, Dea... | null | [] | [] | [] | [] |
An Act committing to higher education the resources to insure a strong and healthy public higher education system | H1260 | HD2755 | 193 | {'Id': 'S_G1', 'Name': 'Sean Garballey', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/S_G1', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-19T12:12:18.58'} | [{'Id': 'S_G1', 'Name': 'Sean Garballey', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/S_G1', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-19T12:12:18.58'}, {'Id': 'PAD1', 'Name': 'Patricia A. Duffy', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/PAD1',... | {'Id': 'PAD1', 'Name': 'Patricia A. Duffy', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/PAD1', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-19T12:12:18.58'} | http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/Documents/H1260/DocumentHistoryActions | Bill | By Representatives Garballey of Arlington and Duffy of Holyoke, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1260) of Sean Garballey, Patricia A. Duffy and others relative to committing to higher education the resources to insure a strong and healthy public higher education system. Higher Education. | SECTION 1. Chapter 15A of the General Laws is hereby amended by inserting after section 15 the following section:-
Section 15A. It is the intention of the general court to assure fair and adequate funding for the commonwealth’s public institutions of higher education. Notwithstanding section 15B or any other gener... | null | [] | [] | [] | [] |
An Act improving access to affordable higher education | H1261 | HD3222 | 193 | {'Id': 'S_G1', 'Name': 'Sean Garballey', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/S_G1', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-18T14:32:42.503'} | [{'Id': 'S_G1', 'Name': 'Sean Garballey', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/S_G1', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-18T14:32:42.5033333'}, {'Id': 'AXV1', 'Name': 'Andres X. Vargas', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/AX... | {'Id': 'AXV1', 'Name': 'Andres X. Vargas', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/AXV1', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-20T11:04:15.347'} | http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/Documents/H1261/DocumentHistoryActions | Bill | By Representatives Garballey of Arlington and Vargas of Haverhill, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1261) of Sean Garballey, Andres X. Vargas and others for legislation to further regulate financial aid for students attending public institutions of higher education. Higher Education. | The department of higher education shall review programs of financial aid for students attending public institutions of higher education in the commonwealth, including grants, tuition waivers and loan programs. Based on the review, the department shall make recommendations, including legislation, for a comprehensive r... | null | [] | [] | [] | [] |
An Act relative to community college affordability | H1262 | HD3224 | 193 | {'Id': 'S_G1', 'Name': 'Sean Garballey', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/S_G1', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-18T14:44:10.547'} | [{'Id': 'S_G1', 'Name': 'Sean Garballey', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/S_G1', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-18T14:44:10.5466667'}, {'Id': 'JMC0', 'Name': 'Joanne M. Comerford', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers... | null | http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/Documents/H1262/DocumentHistoryActions | Bill | By Representative Garballey of Arlington, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1262) of Sean Garballey, Joanne M. Comerford and Rodney M. Elliott relative to community college affordability. Higher Education. | SECTION 1. Section 19 of chapter 15A of the General Laws is hereby amended by adding the following paragraph:-
Notwithstanding the provisions of this section, tuition and fee waivers under this section for students attending community college shall include courses that are not state-supported, including summer sessi... | null | [] | [] | [] | [] |
An Act relative to college athlete compensation | H1263 | HD3022 | 193 | {'Id': 'C_G1', 'Name': 'Carlos González', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/C_G1', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-17T13:49:59.033'} | [{'Id': 'C_G1', 'Name': 'Carlos González', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/C_G1', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-17T13:49:59.0333333'}, {'Id': 'FEP1', 'Name': 'Francisco E. Paulino', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembe... | null | http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/Documents/H1263/DocumentHistoryActions | Bill | By Representative González of Springfield, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1263) of Carlos González and others relative to intercollegiate athletic compensation and rights. Higher Education. | SECTION 1. Chapter 15A of the General Laws, as appearing in the 2018 Official Edition, is hereby amended by adding the following section:-
Section 45 (a) A public or private institution of higher education, hereinafter referred to as an institution, shall not uphold any rule, requirement, standard or other limitatio... | null | [] | [] | [] | [] |
An Act relative to advanced placement examinations | H1264 | HD1693 | 193 | {'Id': 'RMH1', 'Name': 'Richard M. Haggerty', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/RMH1', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-18T16:41:45.507'} | [{'Id': 'RMH1', 'Name': 'Richard M. Haggerty', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/RMH1', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-18T16:41:45.5066667'}, {'Id': 'MOM0', 'Name': 'Michael O. Moore', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembe... | {'Id': 'MOM0', 'Name': 'Michael O. Moore', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/MOM0', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-18T16:41:45.507'} | http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/Documents/H1264/DocumentHistoryActions | Bill | By Representative Haggerty of Woburn and Senator Moore, a joint petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1264) of Richard M. Haggerty and Michael O. Moore relative to advanced placement examination for post-secondary level course credits. Higher Education. | SECTION 1. Chapter 15A of the General Laws is hereby amended by inserting after section 39 the following section:-
Section 39A. (a) All public institutions of higher education, as set forth in section 5, shall develop and adopt written policies and procedures to accept a score of three, four, and five on all advance... | null | [] | [] | [] | [] |
An Act relative to debt-free public higher education | H1265 | HD1215 | 193 | {'Id': 'N_H1', 'Name': 'Natalie M. Higgins', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/N_H1', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-18T11:41:44.417'} | [{'Id': 'N_H1', 'Name': 'Natalie M. Higgins', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/N_H1', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-18T11:41:44.4166667'}, {'Id': 'CLG1', 'Name': 'Carmine Lawrence Gentile', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/Legislati... | {'Id': 'CLG1', 'Name': 'Carmine Lawrence Gentile', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/CLG1', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-18T11:41:44.417'} | http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/Documents/H1265/DocumentHistoryActions | Bill | By Representatives Higgins of Leominster and Gentile of Sudbury, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1265) of Natalie M. Higgins, Carmine Lawrence Gentile and others for legislation to establish a grant program to pay the equivalent of tuition and mandatory fees to eligible students at Massachusetts public high... | SECTION 1. Section 1 of chapter 15A of the General Laws, as appearing in the 2018 Official Edition, is hereby amended by inserting after the word “opportunities”, in line 14, the following words:-
It is hereby further declared to be the policy of the commonwealth to guarantee free public higher education as a right ... | null | [] | [] | [] | [] |
An Act relative to transcript notations | H1266 | HD2601 | 193 | {'Id': 'N_H1', 'Name': 'Natalie M. Higgins', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/N_H1', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-19T14:56:07.363'} | [{'Id': 'N_H1', 'Name': 'Natalie M. Higgins', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/N_H1', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-19T14:56:07.3633333'}, {'Id': 'S_M1', 'Name': 'Samantha Montaño', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMember... | null | http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/Documents/H1266/DocumentHistoryActions | Bill | By Representative Higgins of Leominster, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1266) of Natalie M. Higgins and others that institutions of higher education adopt policies on academic transcript notations and appeals relating to sexual misconduct. Higher Education. | SECTION 1. Chapter 6 of the General Laws, as appearing in the 2020 Official Edition, is hereby amended by adding the following section:-
Section 168F. (a) As used in this section, the following words shall have the following meanings unless the context clearly requires otherwise:
"Consent" as used in this section ... | null | [] | [] | [] | [] |
An Act relative to college athlete compensation | H1267 | HD903 | 193 | {'Id': 'SSH1', 'Name': 'Steven S. Howitt', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/SSH1', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-17T15:08:29.767'} | [{'Id': 'SSH1', 'Name': 'Steven S. Howitt', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/SSH1', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-17T15:08:29.7666667'}] | null | http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/Documents/H1267/DocumentHistoryActions | Bill | By Representative Howitt of Seekonk, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1267) of Steven S. Howitt relative to intercollegiate athletic compensation and rights. Higher Education. | SECTION 1. Chapter 15A of the General Laws, as appearing in the 2018 Official Edition, is hereby amended by adding the following section:-
Section 45 (a) A public or private institution of higher education, hereinafter referred to as an institution, shall not uphold any rule, requirement, standard or other limitatio... | null | [] | [] | [] | [] |
An Act providing full student representation on the University of Massachusetts Board of Trustees | H1268 | HD1863 | 193 | {'Id': 'djh1', 'Name': 'Daniel J. Hunt', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/djh1', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-17T19:37:33.677'} | [{'Id': 'djh1', 'Name': 'Daniel J. Hunt', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/djh1', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-17T19:37:33.6766667'}] | null | http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/Documents/H1268/DocumentHistoryActions | Bill | By Representative Hunt of Boston, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1268) of Daniel J. Hunt for legislation to provide full student representation on the University of Massachusetts Board of Trustees. Higher Education. | SECTION 1. Section 1A of Chapter 75 of the General Laws, as appearing in the 2012 Official Edition, is hereby amended by striking out, in line 2, the word “Nineteen” and inserting in place thereof the following word:- “Twenty-two.”
SECTION 2. The first paragraph of said section 1A of said Chapter 75, as so appear... | null | [] | [] | [] | [] |
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