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An Act relative to promoting comprehensive transparency in the pharmaceutical industry
S732
SD1754
193
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By Mr. Cronin, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 732) of John J. Cronin for legislation to promote comprehensive transparency in the pharmaceutical industry. Health Care Financing.
SECTION 1. Section 1 of chapter 6D, as appearing in the 2016 Official Edition, is hereby amended by inserting after the definition of “Disproportionate share hospital” the following definition:- “Early notice”, advanced notification by a pharmaceutical manufacturing company of a new drug, device or other developmen...
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An Act expanding affordable coverage through ConnectorCare
S733
SD1950
193
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By Mr. Cronin, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 733) of John J. Cronin, Susannah M. Whipps, Joanne M. Comerford, Jack Patrick Lewis and other members of the General Court for legislation to expand affordable coverage through ConnectorCare. Health Care Financing.
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...
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An Act updating high-cost hospital and Health Policy Commission system accountability
S734
SD1953
193
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[{'Id': 'JJC0', 'Name': 'John J. Cronin', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/JJC0', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-19T20:47:35.1366667'}, {'Id': 'JMC0', 'Name': 'Joanne M. Comerford', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers...
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By Mr. Cronin, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 734) of John J. Cronin and Joanne M. Comerford for legislation to update high-cost hospital 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 2020 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...
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An Act providing affordable care through out-of-pocket assistance
S735
SD1954
193
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[{'Id': 'JJC0', 'Name': 'John J. Cronin', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/JJC0', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-19T20:52:13.7666667'}, {'Id': 'JMC0', 'Name': 'Joanne M. Comerford', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers...
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By Mr. Cronin, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 735) of John J. Cronin and Joanne M. Comerford for legislation to provide affordable care through out-of-pocket assistance. 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...
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An Act relative to the closing of hospital essential services
S736
SD379
193
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[{'Id': 'JAC0', 'Name': 'Julian Cyr', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/JAC0', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-13T17:27:12.6833333'}, {'Id': 'MDB0', 'Name': 'Michael D. Brady', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/MDB0',...
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By Mr. Cyr, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 736) of Julian Cyr, John C. Velis, Michael D. Brady, Adam Scanlon and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to the closing of hospital essential services. Health Care Financing.
SECTION 1. Chapter 111 of the General Laws, as appearing in the 2020 Official Edition, is hereby amended by striking subsection (4) of section 51G and inserting in place thereof the following section: (4) (a) A hospital shall notify the department of a proposed closure at least one calendar year in advance of the d...
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An Act to ensure effective health care as a right
S737
SD388
193
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By Mr. Cyr, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 737) of Julian Cyr for legislation to ensure effective health care cost control. Health Care Financing.
SECTION 1. (a) Notwithstanding any general or special law to the contrary, the following terms shall have the following meanings unless the context clearly requires otherwise:- “Single payer benchmark”, the estimated total costs of providing health care to all residents of the commonwealth under a single payer heal...
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An Act relative to the nursing home quality jobs initiative
S738
SD400
193
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[{'Id': 'JAC0', 'Name': 'Julian Cyr', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/JAC0', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-13T18:33:32.34'}, {'Id': 'PWM0', 'Name': 'Paul W. Mark', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/PWM0', 'Respons...
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By Mr. Cyr, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 738) of Julian Cyr, Paul W. Mark, Mathew J. Muratore and Angelo J. Puppolo, Jr. for legislation relative to the nursing home quality jobs initiative. 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 section:- Section 80. For the purpose of ensuring a living wage for nursing facility direct care staff, MassHealth shall enact regulations regarding standard pa...
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An Act relative to stabilizing the commonwealth’s nursing facilities
S739
SD433
193
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[{'Id': 'JAC0', 'Name': 'Julian Cyr', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/JAC0', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-15T21:35:22.8266667'}, {'Id': 'AJS1', 'Name': 'Adam Scanlon', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/AJS1', 'Re...
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By Mr. Cyr, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 739) of Julian Cyr, Adam Scanlon, Vanna Howard, Mathew J. Muratore and others for legislation relative to stabilizing the commonwealth’s nursing facilities. 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 licensed pursuant to section seventy-one of chapter 111 of the general laws, the executive offi...
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An Act relative to Children’s Advocacy Centers and the Massachusetts Children’s Alliance
S74
SD382
193
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By Mr. Cyr, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 74) of Julian Cyr for legislation relative to Children’s Advocacy Centers and the Massachusetts Children’s Alliance. Children, Families and Persons with Disabilities.
The General Laws are hereby amended by inserting after chapter 220 the following chapter:- CHAPTER 220A MASSACHUSETTS CHILDREN’S ALLIANCE Section 1. As used in this chapter the following words shall, unless the context clearly requires otherwise, have the following meanings:- "Accreditation", the process ...
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An Act to ensure equitable health coverage for children
S740
SD778
193
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By Mr. DiDomenico, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 740) of Sal N. DiDomenico, Rebecca L. Rausch, Joanne M. Comerford, Jack Patrick Lewis and other members of the General Court 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 section:- "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 ...
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An Act to reduce racial and ethnic health disparities through commercial rate equity for safety net hospitals
S741
SD1615
193
{'Id': 'SND0', 'Name': 'Sal N. DiDomenico', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/SND0', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-17T22:01:29.54'}
[{'Id': 'SND0', 'Name': 'Sal N. DiDomenico', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/SND0', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-17T22:01:29.54'}, {'Id': 'RLR0', 'Name': 'Rebecca L. Rausch', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/RLR...
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By Mr. DiDomenico, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 741) of Sal N. DiDomenico and Rebecca L. Rausch for legislation to reduce racial and ethnic health disparities through commercial rate equity for safety net hospitals. Health Care Financing.
SECTION 1. Chapter 176J of the General Laws, as appearing in the 2020 Official Edition, 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 disapprov...
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An Act to ensure access and continuity of care to specialist and hospital services for dually eligible individuals
S742
SD1641
193
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[{'Id': 'SND0', 'Name': 'Sal N. DiDomenico', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/SND0', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-11T14:31:32.1433333'}]
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By Mr. DiDomenico, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 742) of Sal N. DiDomenico for legislation to ensure 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, as appearing in the 2020 Official Edition, is hereby amended by adding the following new paragraph:- "(r) To ensure access to specialist and hospital care for dually eligible individuals residing in the Commonwealth, any dually eligible individual shall be p...
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An Act to ensure uniform and transparent reporting of medical debt data
S743
SD1586
193
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[{'Id': 'LME0', 'Name': 'Lydia Edwards', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/LME0', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-18T16:51:14.02'}, {'Id': 'JBE0', 'Name': 'James B. Eldridge', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/JBE0', ...
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By Ms. Edwards, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 743) of Lydia Edwards, James B. Eldridge and Patrick M. O'Connor for legislation to ensure uniform and transparent reporting of medical debt data. 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...
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An Act establishing medicare for all in Massachusetts
S744
SD2182
193
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[{'Id': 'JBE0', 'Name': 'James B. Eldridge', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/JBE0', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-20T12:14:49.99'}, {'Id': 'L_S1', 'Name': 'Lindsay N. Sabadosa', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/L...
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By Mr. Eldridge, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 744) of James B. Eldridge, Lindsay N. Sabadosa, Adam Gomez, Denise C. Garlick and other members of the General Court for legislation to establish medicare for all in Massachusetts. Health Care Financing.
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 Boa...
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An Act relative to fiduciary responsibility
S745
SD1582
193
{'Id': 'RCF0', 'Name': 'Ryan C. Fattman', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/RCF0', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-13T12:49:33.337'}
[{'Id': 'RCF0', 'Name': 'Ryan C. Fattman', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/RCF0', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-13T12:49:33.3366667'}]
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By Mr. Fattman, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 745) of Ryan C. Fattman for legislation relative to fiduciary responsibility. Health Care Financing.
Chapter 118E of the General Laws, as appearing in the 2020 Official Edition, is hereby amended by adding the following section:- Section 80. (a) As used in this section, the following words shall have the following meanings unless the context clearly requires otherwise: "Asset transfer disqualification'', a transf...
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An Act relative to the operating budgets of health care oversight agencies
S746
SD1291
193
{'Id': 'BRF0', 'Name': 'Barry R. Finegold', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/BRF0', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-18T19:39:23.123'}
[{'Id': 'BRF0', 'Name': 'Barry R. Finegold', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/BRF0', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-18T19:39:23.1233333'}]
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By Mr. Finegold, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 746) of Barry R. Finegold for legislation 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 inserting 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 benc...
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An Act relative to the nurse licensure compact in Massachusetts
S747
SD2113
193
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[{'Id': 'BRF0', 'Name': 'Barry R. Finegold', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/BRF0', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-20T12:46:25.3566667'}]
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By Mr. Finegold, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 747) of Barry R. Finegold for legislation 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 2022 Official Edition, is hereby amended by inserting, in line 4, after the words “twelve,”, the following words:- and chapter 112A. SECTION 2. Section 79 of chapter 112 of the General Laws, as so appearing, is hereby amen...
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An Act to protect medically fragile children
S748
SD1126
193
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[{'Id': 'CFF0', 'Name': 'Cindy F. Friedman', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/CFF0', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-15T13:11:03.8066667'}, {'Id': 'S_G1', 'Name': 'Sean Garballey', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/S...
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By Ms. Friedman, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 748) of Cindy F. Friedman, Sean Garballey, Richard M. Haggerty, Joanne M. Comerford and other members of the General Court 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, as...
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An Act relative to pharmaceutical access, costs and transparency
S749
SD2232
193
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[{'Id': 'CFF0', 'Name': 'Cindy F. Friedman', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/CFF0', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-20T13:25:52.1'}, {'Id': 'RLR0', 'Name': 'Rebecca L. Rausch', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/RLR0...
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By Ms. Friedman, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 749) of Cindy F. Friedman, Rebecca L. Rausch, Susannah M. Whipps, Joanne M. Comerford and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to pharmaceutical access, costs and transparency. Health Care Financing.
SECTION 1. Chapter 6A of the General Laws is hereby amended by adding the following section:- Section 16DD. (a) The following terms shall have the following meanings, unless the context clearly requires otherwise: “Brand name drug”, a drug that is: (i) produced or distributed pursuant to an original new drug appli...
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An Act to lift kids out of deep poverty
S75
SD501
193
{'Id': 'SND0', 'Name': 'Sal N. DiDomenico', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/SND0', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-13T12:08:40.357'}
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By Mr. DiDomenico, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 75) of Sal N. DiDomenico, Rebecca L. Rausch, Jack Patrick Lewis, Mark C. Montigny and other members of the General Court for legislation to lift kids out of deep poverty. Children, Families and Persons with Disabilities.
SECTION 1. Section 2 of chapter 118 of the General Laws, as appearing in the 2020 Official Edition, is hereby amended by striking the fourth paragraph and inserting in place thereof the following new paragraph:- "Notwithstanding any general or special law to the contrary, the payment standards for monthly benefits for...
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An Act relative to primary care for you
S750
SD2233
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[{'Id': 'CFF0', 'Name': 'Cindy F. Friedman', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/CFF0', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-20T14:18:28.3533333'}, {'Id': 'JJC0', 'Name': 'John J. Cronin', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/J...
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By Ms. Friedman, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 750) of Cindy F. Friedman for legislation relative to primary care for you. Health Care Financing.
SECTION 1. Section 1 of chapter 6D of the General Laws, as appearing in the 2020 Official Edition, is hereby amended by inserting after the definition of “After-hours care” the following definitions:- “Aggregate primary care baseline expenditures”, the sum of all primary care expenditures, as defined by the center,...
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An Act relative to medical records requests
S751
SD785
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{'Id': 'AMG0', 'Name': 'Anne M. Gobi', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/AMG0', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-18T12:46:01.62'}
[{'Id': 'AMG0', 'Name': 'Anne M. Gobi', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/AMG0', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-18T12:46:01.62'}, {'Id': 'MOM0', 'Name': 'Michael O. Moore', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/MOM0', 'R...
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By Ms. Gobi, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 751) of Anne M. Gobi for legislation relative to medical records requests. Health Care Financing.
Chapter 118I of the General Laws, as so appearing in the 2020 Official Edition, is hereby amended by adding the following new section:- (x) Upon request, a provider shall supply to a patient or a patient's​ authorized representative within 15 business days of receiving a written request for medical​ records complet...
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Resolve to establish a special commission to evaluate the rate structure for rest homes or residential care homes
S752
SD1816
193
{'Id': 'AMG0', 'Name': 'Anne M. Gobi', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/AMG0', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-20T09:06:47.383'}
[{'Id': 'AMG0', 'Name': 'Anne M. Gobi', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/AMG0', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-20T09:06:47.3833333'}, {'Id': 'MJM2', 'Name': 'Mathew J. Muratore', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/MJ...
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By Ms. Gobi, a petition (accompanied by resolve, Senate, No. 752) of Anne M. Gobi, Mathew J. Muratore, Patrick M. O'Connor and Michael F. Rush that provisions be made for an investigation and study by a special commission to evaluate 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 the actual cost of care (2) an inventory o...
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An Act relative to preventing discrimination against persons with disabilities in the provision of health care
S753
SD308
193
{'Id': 'A_G0', 'Name': 'Adam Gomez', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/A_G0', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-13T09:50:37.99'}
[{'Id': 'A_G0', 'Name': 'Adam Gomez', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/A_G0', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-13T09:50:37.99'}, {'Id': 'MOM0', 'Name': 'Michael O. Moore', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/MOM0', 'Res...
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By Mr. Gomez, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 753) of Adam Gomez for legislation to prevent 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...
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An Act to ensure access to the full range of treatment options for people with obesity
S754
SD743
193
{'Id': 'A_G0', 'Name': 'Adam Gomez', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/A_G0', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-18T10:37:34.723'}
[{'Id': 'A_G0', 'Name': 'Adam Gomez', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/A_G0', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-18T10:37:34.7233333'}]
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By Mr. Gomez, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 754) of Adam Gomez for legislation to ensure access to the full range of 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. The...
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An Act clarifying rate setting processes for home health and home care services
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SD854
193
{'Id': 'PDJ0', 'Name': 'Patricia D. Jehlen', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/PDJ0', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-11T14:43:28.313'}
[{'Id': 'PDJ0', 'Name': 'Patricia D. Jehlen', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/PDJ0', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-11T14:43:28.3133333'}, {'Id': 'CLG1', 'Name': 'Carmine Lawrence Gentile', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/Legislati...
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By Ms. Jehlen, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 755) of Patricia D. Jehlen, Carmine Lawrence Gentile, Vanna Howard, Susannah M. Whipps and other members of the General Court for legislation to clarify 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 ...
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An Act preserving special needs trusts for disabled seniors
S756
SD1832
193
{'Id': 'PDJ0', 'Name': 'Patricia D. Jehlen', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/PDJ0', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-11T11:54:37.933'}
[{'Id': 'PDJ0', 'Name': 'Patricia D. Jehlen', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/PDJ0', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-11T11:54:37.9333333'}, {'Id': 'SLG1', 'Name': 'Susannah M. Whipps', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMemb...
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By Ms. Jehlen, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 756) of Patricia D. Jehlen, Susannah M. Whipps, Brian W. Murray, Patrick M. O'Connor and other members of the General Court for legislation to preserve special needs trusts for disabled seniors. 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...
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An Act promoting workforce development and provider retention at community health centers
S757
SD1165
193
{'Id': 'JFK0', 'Name': 'John F. Keenan', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/JFK0', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-11T14:59:28.583'}
[{'Id': 'JFK0', 'Name': 'John F. Keenan', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/JFK0', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-11T14:59:28.5833333'}, {'Id': 'JJC0', 'Name': 'John J. Cronin', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/JJC0...
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By Mr. Keenan, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 757) of John F. Keenan, John J. Cronin, Rodney M. Elliott, Joanne M. Comerford and other members of the General Court for legislation to promote workforce development and provider retention at community health centers. Health Care Financing.
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...
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An Act providing access to patient protection services for MassHealth consumers
S758
SD1781
193
{'Id': 'JFK0', 'Name': 'John F. Keenan', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/JFK0', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-18T09:46:40.337'}
[{'Id': 'JFK0', 'Name': 'John F. Keenan', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/JFK0', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-18T09:46:40.3366667'}]
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By Mr. Keenan, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 758) of John F. Keenan for legislation to provide 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 assist...
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An Act requiring equitable access to behavioral health services for MassHealth consumers
S759
SD1932
193
{'Id': 'JFK0', 'Name': 'John F. Keenan', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/JFK0', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-12T17:21:54.033'}
[{'Id': 'JFK0', 'Name': 'John F. Keenan', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/JFK0', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-12T17:21:54.0333333'}]
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By Mr. Keenan, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 759) of John F. Keenan for legislation to provide equitable access to behavorial health 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,...
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An Act establishing basic needs assistance for Massachusetts immigrant residents
S76
SD507
193
{'Id': 'SND0', 'Name': 'Sal N. DiDomenico', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/SND0', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-11T12:57:25.923'}
[{'Id': 'SND0', 'Name': 'Sal N. DiDomenico', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/SND0', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-11T12:57:25.9233333'}, {'Id': 'JMC0', 'Name': 'Joanne M. Comerford', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMemb...
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By Mr. DiDomenico, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 76) of Sal N. DiDomenico, Joanne M. Comerford, Michael D. Brady, Jason M. Lewis and other members of the General Court for legislation to establish basic needs assistance for Massachusetts immigrant residents. Children, Families and Persons with Disabilit...
SECTION 1. Chapter 18 of the General Laws, as appearing in the 2020 Official Edition, is hereby amended by inserting after section 39 the following new section:- Section 40: The department of transitional assistance shall, subject to appropriation, provide the following basic needs benefits to persons residing in th...
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An Act relative to behavioral health clinic rates
S760
SD2229
193
{'Id': 'JFK0', 'Name': 'John F. Keenan', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/JFK0', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-06T19:50:05.723'}
[{'Id': 'JFK0', 'Name': 'John F. Keenan', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/JFK0', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-06T19:50:05.74'}, {'Id': 'MOM0', 'Name': 'Michael O. Moore', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/MOM0', ...
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By Mr. Keenan, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 760) of John F. Keenan and Michael O. Moore for legislation relative to behavioral health clinic rates. Health Care Financing.
SECTION 1. Chapter 118E of the general laws, as appearing in the 2020 official edition, is hereby amended by inserting after 13D the following section:- Section 13D ½. (a) For the purposes of this section, the following words shall have the following meanings: “Behavioral health clinic”, a clinic licensed by t...
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An Act relative to hospital closures and health planning
S761
SD2355
193
{'Id': 'JFK0', 'Name': 'John F. Keenan', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/JFK0', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-19T16:47:07.83'}
[{'Id': 'JFK0', 'Name': 'John F. Keenan', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/JFK0', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-19T16:47:07.83'}]
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By Mr. Keenan, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 761) of John F. Keenan for legislation relative to hospital closures and health planning. Health Care Financing.
SECTION 1. Section 16T of chapter 6A of the General Laws, as appearing in the 2020 Official Edition, is hereby amended by striking subsection (a) and inserting in place thereof the following:- (a) There shall be a health planning council within the executive office of health and human services whose purpose shall b...
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An Act to protect MassHealth applicants facing undue hardship
S762
SD658
193
{'Id': 'RKK0', 'Name': 'Robyn K. Kennedy', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/RKK0', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-17T16:19:44.407'}
[{'Id': 'RKK0', 'Name': 'Robyn K. Kennedy', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/RKK0', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-17T16:19:44.4066667'}]
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By Ms. Kennedy, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 762) of Robyn K. Kennedy for legislation to establish criteria for Masshealth hardship waivers. Health Care Financing.
SECTION 1. Chapter 118E of the General Laws, as appearing in the 2018 Official Edition, is hereby amended by inserting after section 28 the following section:— Section 28A. (a) A nursing facility resident may claim undue hardship in order to eliminate the period of ineligibility. In accordance with P.L. 109-17...
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An Act to promote an enhanced care worker minimum wage
S763
SD1285
193
{'Id': 'RKK0', 'Name': 'Robyn K. Kennedy', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/RKK0', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-19T13:16:27.95'}
[{'Id': 'RKK0', 'Name': 'Robyn K. Kennedy', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/RKK0', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-19T13:16:27.95'}, {'Id': 'JJC0', 'Name': 'John J. Cronin', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/JJC0', ...
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By Ms. Kennedy, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 763) of Robyn K. Kennedy, John J. Cronin, Jack Patrick Lewis, Rebecca L. Rausch and other members of the General Court for legislation 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 ...
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An Act to establish the family caregiver tax credit
S764
SD936
193
{'Id': 'jml0', 'Name': 'Jason M. Lewis', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/jml0', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-11T13:36:51.093'}
[{'Id': 'jml0', 'Name': 'Jason M. Lewis', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/jml0', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-11T13:36:51.0933333'}, {'Id': 'MCM0', 'Name': 'Mark C. Montigny', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/MC...
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By Mr. Lewis, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 764) of Jason M. Lewis, Mark C. Montigny, Jack Patrick Lewis, Angelo J. Puppolo, Jr. and other members of the General Court for legislation to establish the family caregiver tax credit. Health Care Financing.
SECTION 1. Section 6 of Chapter 62 of the General Laws, as appearing in the 2020 Official Edition, is hereby amended by inserting after subsection (t) the following new subsection:- (u)(1) As used in this subsection, the following words shall have the following meanings unless the context clearly requires otherwise...
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An Act to promote graduate medical education
S765
SD947
193
{'Id': 'jml0', 'Name': 'Jason M. Lewis', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/jml0', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-11T14:47:51.777'}
[{'Id': 'jml0', 'Name': 'Jason M. Lewis', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/jml0', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-11T14:47:51.7766667'}, {'Id': 'JJC0', 'Name': 'John J. Cronin', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/JJC0...
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By Mr. Lewis, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 765) of Jason M. Lewis, John J. Cronin, Joanne M. Comerford, Jack Patrick Lewis and other members of the General Court for legislation to require MassHealth to make Graduate Medical Education payments. Health Care Financing.
SECTION 1. 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 com...
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An Act establishing a public health option
S766
SD958
193
{'Id': 'jml0', 'Name': 'Jason M. Lewis', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/jml0', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-11T14:52:27.383'}
[{'Id': 'jml0', 'Name': 'Jason M. Lewis', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/jml0', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-11T14:52:27.3833333'}, {'Id': 'RLR0', 'Name': 'Rebecca L. Rausch', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/R...
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By Mr. Lewis, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 766) of Jason M. Lewis and Rebecca L. Rausch for legislation to establish a public health option. Health Care Financing.
SECTION 1. The General Laws are hereby amended by inserting after chapter 176Q the following new chapter:- CHAPTER 176S. PUBLIC HEALTH INSURANCE OPTION Section 1. As used in this chapter, the following words shall, unless the context clearly requires otherwise, have the following meanings:— “Commonwealth Connec...
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An Act to define modest meals and refreshments in prescriber education settings
S767
SD964
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{'Id': 'jml0', 'Name': 'Jason M. Lewis', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/jml0', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-11T15:05:07.41'}
[{'Id': 'jml0', 'Name': 'Jason M. Lewis', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/jml0', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-11T15:05:07.41'}]
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By Mr. Lewis, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 767) of Jason M. Lewis for legislation to define modest meals and refreshments in prescriber education settings. Health Care Financing.
SECTION 1. Section 1 of Chapter 111N of the General Laws, as appearing in the 2020 Official Edition, is hereby amended by inserting before the definition of “Person” the following definition:- “Modest Meals and Refreshments,” food and/or drinks provided by or paid for by a pharmaceutical or medical device manufactu...
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An Act providing Medicaid coverage for tobacco cessation programs
S768
SD971
193
{'Id': 'jml0', 'Name': 'Jason M. Lewis', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/jml0', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-11T15:08:50.587'}
[{'Id': 'jml0', 'Name': 'Jason M. Lewis', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/jml0', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-11T15:08:50.5866667'}, {'Id': 'JMC0', 'Name': 'Joanne M. Comerford', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers...
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By Mr. Lewis, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 768) of Jason M. Lewis, Joanne M. Comerford, Jack Patrick Lewis, Michael O. Moore and other members of the General Court for legislation to provide Medicaid coverage for tobacco cessation. Health Care Financing.
Chapter 118E of the General Laws is hereby amended by inserting at the end of section 10M the following:- “provided further that “tobacco use cessation counseling” shall include individual, group and phone counseling by a physician, dentist, behavioral health counselor, mental health counselor, certified tobacco use...
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An Act to update Medicaid resource limits for seniors
S769
SD974
193
{'Id': 'jml0', 'Name': 'Jason M. Lewis', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/jml0', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-17T16:42:44.83'}
[{'Id': 'jml0', 'Name': 'Jason M. Lewis', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/jml0', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-17T16:42:44.83'}, {'Id': 'SND0', 'Name': 'Sal N. DiDomenico', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/SND0',...
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By Mr. Lewis, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 769) of Jason M. Lewis, Sal N. DiDomenico and Steven Ultrino for legislation to update 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. S...
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An Act relative to a loan repayment program for human services workers
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{'Id': 'SND0', 'Name': 'Sal N. DiDomenico', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/SND0', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-11T14:51:40.833'}
[{'Id': 'SND0', 'Name': 'Sal N. DiDomenico', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/SND0', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-11T14:51:40.8333333'}, {'Id': 'HEK1', 'Name': 'Hannah Kane', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/HEK1...
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By Mr. DiDomenico, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 77) of Sal N. DiDomenico, Hannah Kane, Brian W. Murray, Susannah M. Whipps and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to a loan repayment program for human services workers. Children, Families and Persons with Disabilities.
Chapter 6A of the General Laws, as so appearing in the 2020 Official Edition, is hereby amended by inserting after section 16Z the following new section:- Section 16AA. (a) As used in this section, the following words shall, unless the context clearly requires otherwise, have the following meanings: “human servi...
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An Act regarding Medicare savings programs eligibility
S770
SD975
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{'Id': 'jml0', 'Name': 'Jason M. Lewis', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/jml0', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-17T16:41:20.377'}
[{'Id': 'jml0', 'Name': 'Jason M. Lewis', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/jml0', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-17T16:41:20.3766667'}, {'Id': 'SND0', 'Name': 'Sal N. DiDomenico', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/S...
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By Mr. Lewis, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 770) of Jason M. Lewis, Sal N. DiDomenico, Steven Ultrino and Patricia D. Jehlen for legislation 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 elig...
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An Act providing transparency for patients receiving care at hospital-based facilities
S771
SD979
193
{'Id': 'jml0', 'Name': 'Jason M. Lewis', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/jml0', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-18T17:25:16.927'}
[{'Id': 'jml0', 'Name': 'Jason M. Lewis', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/jml0', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-18T17:25:16.9266667'}]
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By Mr. Lewis, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 771) of Jason M. Lewis for legislation relative to transparency for patients receiving care at hospital-based 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...
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An Act to continue enhanced Medicaid hospital payments
S772
SD981
193
{'Id': 'jml0', 'Name': 'Jason M. Lewis', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/jml0', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-18T17:27:44.34'}
[{'Id': 'jml0', 'Name': 'Jason M. Lewis', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/jml0', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-18T17:27:44.34'}]
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By Mr. Lewis, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 772) of Jason M. Lewis for legislation relative to the calculation of reimbursement rates to disproportionate share hospitals. 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 eligi...
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An Act relative to premium impact statements
S773
SD248
193
{'Id': 'JBL0', 'Name': 'Joan B. Lovely', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/JBL0', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-11T13:19:40.703'}
[{'Id': 'JBL0', 'Name': 'Joan B. Lovely', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/JBL0', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-11T13:19:40.7033333'}]
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By Ms. Lovely, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 773) of Joan B. Lovely for legislation relative to premium impact statements. Health Care Financing.
SECTION 1. Prior to the adoption, amendment, or repeal of any healthcare or health insurance related regulation, an agency must file with the secretary of state’s office a public notice of the proposed action and include a premium impact statement. In the statement, the agency must consider the impact the proposed act...
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An Act relative to the continuous skilled nursing program
S774
SD249
193
{'Id': 'JBL0', 'Name': 'Joan B. Lovely', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/JBL0', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-11T13:20:08.843'}
[{'Id': 'JBL0', 'Name': 'Joan B. Lovely', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/JBL0', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-11T13:20:08.8433333'}]
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By Ms. Lovely, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 774) of Joan B. Lovely for legislation relative to the continuous skilled nursing program. Health Care Financing.
MassHealth, through its home health care agency program, shall perform a rate review for every child and adult in the Commonwealth who is eligible for or receives care under the continuous skilled nursing program, with a medically complex health condition or special health needs requiring specialized care in all setti...
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An Act relative to family members serving as caregivers
S775
SD1170
193
{'Id': 'JBL0', 'Name': 'Joan B. Lovely', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/JBL0', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-19T08:43:34.49'}
[{'Id': 'JBL0', 'Name': 'Joan B. Lovely', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/JBL0', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-19T08:43:34.49'}, {'Id': 'S_G1', 'Name': 'Sean Garballey', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/S_G1', 'R...
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By Ms. Lovely, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 775) of Joan B. Lovely, Robyn K. Kennedy, Mathew J. Muratore, Michael D. Brady and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to family members serving as caregivers. Health Care Financing.
Section 12 of chapter 118E of the general laws 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 provisions of this chapter, in which famil...
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An Act limiting out of pocket expenses
S776
SD1858
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{'Id': 'PWM0', 'Name': 'Paul W. Mark', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/PWM0', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-19T13:51:14.31'}
[{'Id': 'PWM0', 'Name': 'Paul W. Mark', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/PWM0', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-19T13:51:14.31'}, {'Id': 'RLR0', 'Name': 'Rebecca L. Rausch', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/RLR0', '...
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By Mr. Mark, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 776) of Paul W. Mark for legislation to limit out of pocket expenses. Health Care Financing.
SECTION 1. Section 6 of chapter 32A of the General Laws is hereby amended by inserting after the fourth sentence thereof the following new sentence: - For active and retired employees, their dependents and the survivors of deceased employees, including municipal subscribers, the maximum amount of deductibles and cop...
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An Act relative to hospital billing and licensure
S777
SD1870
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{'Id': 'PWM0', 'Name': 'Paul W. Mark', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/PWM0', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-19T14:55:30.35'}
[{'Id': 'PWM0', 'Name': 'Paul W. Mark', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/PWM0', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-19T14:55:30.35'}]
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By Mr. Mark, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 777) of Paul W. Mark for legislation relative to hospital billing and licensure. Health Care Financing.
SECTION 1. Chapter 111 of the General Laws is hereby amended by inserting the following new section: Section XX Hospital Billing and Licensure. As used in this section, the following terms shall have the following meanings: “Health Care Entity“, an acute care hospital as defined in section 25B of chapter 111 of ...
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An Act to bring down the cost of prescription drugs
S778
SD1916
193
{'Id': 'PWM0', 'Name': 'Paul W. Mark', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/PWM0', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-19T16:09:30.047'}
[{'Id': 'PWM0', 'Name': 'Paul W. Mark', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/PWM0', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-19T16:09:30.0466667'}]
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By Mr. Mark, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 778) of Paul W. Mark for legislation to bring down the cost of prescription drugs. Health Care Financing.
Notwithstanding any general or special law to the contrary, the health policy commission shall conduct a study examining the feasibility of establishing a program for the commonwealth to direct the manufacture of generic or biosimilar prescription drugs. The study shall analyze whether the creation of a state-direct...
Whereas, The deferred operation of this act would tend to defeat its purpose, which is to determine the feasibility of state-directed manufacture of certain prescription drugs, 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 increasing access to MassHealth dental providers
S779
SD1995
193
{'Id': 'PWM0', 'Name': 'Paul W. Mark', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/PWM0', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-19T15:13:18.053'}
[{'Id': 'PWM0', 'Name': 'Paul W. Mark', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/PWM0', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-19T15:13:18.0533333'}, {'Id': 'SLG1', 'Name': 'Susannah M. Whipps', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/SL...
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By Mr. Mark, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 779) of Paul W. Mark, Susannah M. Whipps, Joanne M. Comerford, Vanna Howard and other members of the General Court for legislation to increase access to MassHealth dental providers. Health Care Financing.
SECTION 1. Chapter 118E of the General Laws 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 provide MassHealth supplemental payments to el...
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An Act updating the juvenile justice policy and data board
S78
SD2015
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{'Id': 'SND0', 'Name': 'Sal N. DiDomenico', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/SND0', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-19T20:55:16.663'}
[{'Id': 'SND0', 'Name': 'Sal N. DiDomenico', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/SND0', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-19T20:55:16.6633333'}]
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By Mr. DiDomenico, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 78) of Sal N. DiDomenico for legislation to update the juvenile justice policy and data board. Children, Families and Persons with Disabilities.
Subsection (b) of Section 89 of Chapter 119 of the General Laws, as appearing in the 2020 Official Edition, is hereby amended by striking out the following words:- “The board shall consist of 21 members,” and replacing it thereof with the following:- “The board shall consist of 22 members,” Said subsection (b) of sa...
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An Act to address the overuse of temporary nursing service agencies at Massachusetts skilled nursing facilities
S780
SD1042
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{'Id': 'L M0', 'Name': 'Liz Miranda', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/L%20M0', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-18T18:36:50.707'}
[{'Id': 'L M0', 'Name': 'Liz Miranda', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/L%20M0', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-18T18:36:50.7066667'}, {'Id': 'JMC0', 'Name': 'Joanne M. Comerford', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/...
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By Ms. Miranda, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 780) of Liz Miranda, Joanne M. Comerford, Jack Patrick Lewis, James K. Hawkins and other members of the General Court for legislation to address the overuse of temporary nursing service agencies at Massachusetts skilled nursing facilities. Health Care Financ...
SECTION 1. (a) Notwithstanding any special or general law to the contrary, the department of public health is directed to amend the state regulations governing the reporting by and rates paid by health-care providers to temporary nursing agencies registered with the department (101 CMR 345). (b) Such amendment shall...
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An Act relative to the primary care workforce development and loan repayment grant program at community health centers
S781
SD1075
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{'Id': 'L M0', 'Name': 'Liz Miranda', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/L%20M0', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-18T20:23:10.437'}
[{'Id': 'L M0', 'Name': 'Liz Miranda', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/L%20M0', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-18T20:23:10.4366667'}, {'Id': 'TMS1', 'Name': 'Thomas M. Stanley', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/TM...
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By Ms. Miranda, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 781) of Liz Miranda, Rebecca L. Rausch, Sal N. DiDomenico, Thomas M. Stanley and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to the primary care workforce development and loan repayment grant program at community health centers. Health Care F...
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 enhanc...
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An Act relative to Medicaid coverage for doula services
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SD1638
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{'Id': 'L M0', 'Name': 'Liz Miranda', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/L%20M0', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-19T14:13:26.987'}
[{'Id': 'L M0', 'Name': 'Liz Miranda', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/L%20M0', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-19T14:13:26.9866667'}, {'Id': 'L_S1', 'Name': 'Lindsay N. Sabadosa', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/...
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By Ms. Miranda, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 782) of Liz Miranda, Lindsay N. Sabadosa, Jacob R. Oliveira, Jack Patrick Lewis and other members of the General Court for legislation 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...
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An Act to promote transparency and prevent price gouging of pharmaceutical drug prices
S783
SD2130
193
{'Id': 'MCM0', 'Name': 'Mark C. Montigny', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/MCM0', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-13T12:15:03.647'}
[{'Id': 'MCM0', 'Name': 'Mark C. Montigny', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/MCM0', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-13T12:15:03.6466667'}, {'Id': 'MJB0', 'Name': 'Michael J. Barrett', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMember...
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By Mr. Montigny, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 783) of Mark C. Montigny and Michael J. Barrett for legislation to promote transparency and prevent price gouging of pharmaceutical drug prices. Health Care Financing.
SECTION 1. Section 1 of chapter 6D of the General Laws, as appearing in the 2020 Official Edition, is hereby amended by inserting after the definition of “Performance penalty” the following 2 definitions:- “Pharmaceutical manufacturing company”, an entity engaged in the production, preparation, propagation, convers...
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An Act relative to coverage for chronic illness
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SD2146
193
{'Id': 'MCM0', 'Name': 'Mark C. Montigny', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/MCM0', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-13T11:41:30.15'}
[{'Id': 'MCM0', 'Name': 'Mark C. Montigny', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/MCM0', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-13T11:41:30.15'}]
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By Mr. Montigny, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 784) of Mark C. Montigny for legislation relative to coverage for chronic illness. Health Care Financing.
SECTION 1. Chapter 176J of the General Laws, as appearing in the 2020 Official Edition, is hereby amended by inserting after section 14 the following new section:- Section 14A. No carrier shall charge a co-payment or deductible for any prescriptions or devices that are prescribed by a physician and are necessary ...
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An Act to ensure timely health care cost reporting
S785
SD2147
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{'Id': 'MCM0', 'Name': 'Mark C. Montigny', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/MCM0', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-12T16:10:32.74'}
[{'Id': 'MCM0', 'Name': 'Mark C. Montigny', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/MCM0', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-12T16:10:32.74'}]
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By Mr. Montigny, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 785) of Mark C. Montigny for legislation to ensure timely health care cost reporting. Health Care Financing.
SECTION 1. Section 11 of chapter 12C of the General Laws, as appearing in the 2020 Official Edition, is hereby amended by striking out the fourth and fifth sentences and inserting in place thereof the following sentences:- "The center shall assess a penalty against a private payer, provider or provider organizatio...
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An Act relative to transfer of assets by MassHealth members
S786
SD2148
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{'Id': 'MCM0', 'Name': 'Mark C. Montigny', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/MCM0', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-12T16:09:04.2'}
[{'Id': 'MCM0', 'Name': 'Mark C. Montigny', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/MCM0', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-12T16:09:04.2'}]
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By Mr. Montigny, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 786) of Mark C. Montigny for legislation relative to transfer of assets by MassHealth members. Health Care Financing.
SECTION 1: Section 28 of chapter 118E of the General Laws, as appearing in the 2020 Official Edition, is hereby amended by inserting at the end thereof, the following section: The division shall not impose a period of ineligibility against an individual who demonstrates that a transfer of assets by said individual o...
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An Act to alleviate skyrocketing consumer health care costs
S787
SD2159
193
{'Id': 'MCM0', 'Name': 'Mark C. Montigny', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/MCM0', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-11T16:16:25.483'}
[{'Id': 'MCM0', 'Name': 'Mark C. Montigny', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/MCM0', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-11T16:16:25.4833333'}]
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By Mr. Montigny, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 787) of Mark C. Montigny for legislation to alleviate skyrocketing consumer health care costs. Health Care Financing.
Section 10 of chapter 6D of the General Laws, as appearing in the 2022 Official Edition, is hereby amended by striking subsection (q) and inserting in place thereof the following:- “(q) If the commission determines that a health care entity has: (i) willfully neglected to file a performance improvement plan with the...
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An Act to prohibit inappropriate use of the health care cost growth benchmark
S788
SD1490
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{'Id': 'MOM0', 'Name': 'Michael O. Moore', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/MOM0', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-19T15:31:44.347'}
[{'Id': 'MOM0', 'Name': 'Michael O. Moore', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/MOM0', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-19T15:31:44.3466667'}]
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By Mr. Moore, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 788) of Michael O. Moore for legislation to prohibit inappropriate use of the health care cost growth benchmark. Health Care Financing.
Section 9A of chapter 176O of the General Laws, as appearing in the 2020 Official Edition, is hereby amended by inserting after clause (e), in line 32, the following clause:- (f) limits the ability of the health care provider to negotiate a rate increase with a carrier that exceeds the health care cost growth bench...
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An Act relative to hospital price transparency
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SD1495
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{'Id': 'MOM0', 'Name': 'Michael O. Moore', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/MOM0', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-19T15:28:58.453'}
[{'Id': 'MOM0', 'Name': 'Michael O. Moore', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/MOM0', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-19T15:28:58.4533333'}]
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By Mr. Moore, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 789) of Michael O. Moore for legislation relative to hospital price transparency. Health Care Financing.
Chapter 111 of the General Laws, as appearing in the 2020 Official Edition, is hereby amended by inserting, after section 51k, the following section:- Section 51L. Hospital Price Transparency (a) Every hospital shall make available to the public on its website a machine-readable file containing a list of all stan...
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An Act to establish a Massachusetts children’s cabinet
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{'Id': 'SND0', 'Name': 'Sal N. DiDomenico', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/SND0', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-20T14:29:34.047'}
[{'Id': 'SND0', 'Name': 'Sal N. DiDomenico', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/SND0', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-20T14:29:34.0466667'}, {'Id': 'PMO', 'Name': "Patrick M. O'Connor", 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembe...
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By Mr. DiDomenico, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 79) of Sal N. DiDomenico for legislation to establish a Massachusetts children’s cabinet. Children, Families and Persons with Disabilities.
Chapter 6A of the General Laws, as appearing in the 2020 Official Edition, is hereby amended by adding, after section 16CC, the following section:- Section 16DD. There shall be established within the executive office of the governor a children's cabinet. The cabinet shall include, but not be limited to: the secretar...
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An Act relative to hospital profit and fairness
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SD1876
193
{'Id': 'MOM0', 'Name': 'Michael O. Moore', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/MOM0', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-18T09:58:16.803'}
[{'Id': 'MOM0', 'Name': 'Michael O. Moore', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/MOM0', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-18T09:58:16.8033333'}, {'Id': 'JPL1', 'Name': 'Jack Patrick Lewis', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMember...
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By Mr. Moore, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 790) of Michael O. Moore, Jack Patrick Lewis, Paul R. Feeney and James B. Eldridge for legislation relative to hospital profit and fairness. Health Care Financing.
Chapter 111 of the General Laws is hereby amended by inserting after section 237 the following section:- Section 238. Hospital Profit and Fairness Definitions (a) As used in this section, the following words shall have the following meanings:- “Facility”, a hospital licensed under section 51 of chapter 111...
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An Act relative to infection control in nursing facilities
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SD1999
193
{'Id': 'MOM0', 'Name': 'Michael O. Moore', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/MOM0', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-20T11:41:51.39'}
[{'Id': 'MOM0', 'Name': 'Michael O. Moore', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/MOM0', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-20T11:41:51.39'}, {'Id': 'V_H1', 'Name': 'Vanna Howard', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/V_H1', 'R...
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By Mr. Moore, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 791) of Michael O. Moore, Vanna Howard, Rodney M. Elliott, Mathew J. Muratore and other members of the General Court for legislation to control infection in nursing facilities. Health Care Financing.
SECTION 1. The department of public health shall use Civil Monetary Penalty (CMP) monies as authorized under 42 USC 488.433 federal law, to establish an Infection Preventionist training grant program for certified nursing facilities. Per §483.80(b)(4) under the State Operations Manual Appendix PP - Guidance to Surveyo...
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An Act limiting facility fees
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SD1717
193
{'Id': 'SLM0', 'Name': 'Susan L. Moran', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/SLM0', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-19T15:02:52.627'}
[{'Id': 'SLM0', 'Name': 'Susan L. Moran', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/SLM0', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-19T15:02:52.6266667'}, {'Id': 'JMC0', 'Name': 'Joanne M. Comerford', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers...
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By Ms. Moran, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 792) of Susan L. Moran and Joanne M. Comerford for legislation to limit facility fees. Health Care Financing.
SECTION 1. Chapter 111 of the General Laws is hereby amended by inserting after section 53H the following section:- Section 53I - Facility Fees As used in this section, the following words shall have the following meanings: "Affiliated provider", a provider that is: (a) Employed by a hospital or health system...
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Resolve establishing a task force on MassHealth reimbursement for schools
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SD1733
193
{'Id': 'SLM0', 'Name': 'Susan L. Moran', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/SLM0', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-19T15:03:52.773'}
[{'Id': 'SLM0', 'Name': 'Susan L. Moran', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/SLM0', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-19T15:03:52.7733333'}]
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By Ms. Moran, a petition (accompanied by resolve, Senate, No. 793) of Susan L. Moran that provisions be made for an investigation and study by a task force (including members of the General Court) relative to MassHealth reimbursement for schools. Health Care Financing.
Resolved, (a) Notwithstanding any general or special law to the contrary, the executive office of health and human services shall establish a MassHealth reimbursement of school-based care task force to study and make recommendations with respect to direct MassHealth reimbursement to local education agencies for direct...
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An Act relative to MassHealth reimbursement for schools
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SD1871
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{'Id': 'SLM0', 'Name': 'Susan L. Moran', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/SLM0', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-20T10:15:26.54'}
[{'Id': 'SLM0', 'Name': 'Susan L. Moran', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/SLM0', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-20T10:15:26.54'}, {'Id': 'MJM2', 'Name': 'Mathew J. Muratore', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/MJM2'...
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By Ms. Moran, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 794) of Susan L. Moran, Mathew J. Muratore, Michael O. Moore and David Paul Linsky for legislation relative to MassHealth reimbursement for schools. Health Care Financing.
SECTION 1. Section 72 of chapter 44 of the General Laws, as appearing in the 2020 Official Edition, is hereby amended by striking, in line 8, the words “local government entity” inserting in place thereof the following:- “local educational authority.” SECTION 2. Said section 72 of chapter 44 of the General Laws, a...
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An Act relative to maintaining independent authority over nursing licensure in the commonwealth
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SD324
193
{'Id': 'PMO', 'Name': "Patrick M. O'Connor", 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/PMO', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-12T19:17:11.957'}
[{'Id': 'PMO', 'Name': "Patrick M. O'Connor", 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/PMO', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-12T19:17:11.9566667'}, {'Id': 'PRF0', 'Name': 'Paul R. Feeney', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/P...
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By Mr. O'Connor, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 795) of Patrick M. O'Connor, Paul R. Feeney and James B. Eldridge for legislation to maintain independent authority over nursing licensure in the commonwealth. Health Care Financing.
Section 14 of Chapter 13 of the General Laws is hereby amended by inserting the following section:- (l) maintain independent control over the practice and licensure of nursing in the Commonwealth.
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An Act relative to reciprocity clarification
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SD1480
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{'Id': 'PMO', 'Name': "Patrick M. O'Connor", 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/PMO', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-18T22:11:21.933'}
[{'Id': 'PMO', 'Name': "Patrick M. O'Connor", 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/PMO', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-18T22:11:21.9333333'}]
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By Mr. O'Connor, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 796) of Patrick M. O'Connor for legislation relative to reciprocity clarification. Health Care Financing.
SECTION 1. Section 41 of Chapter 118E of the General Laws shall be amended by inserting at the end thereof the following:- “Nothing in this section shall be interpreted or construed to conflict with 42 U.S.C. § 1320a-7b(b), as amended, or with federal common law, federal agency interpretations or federal agency lega...
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An Act to bring down the cost of prescription drugs
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SD1625
193
{'Id': 'JRO0', 'Name': 'Jacob R. Oliveira', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/JRO0', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-19T18:18:11.903'}
[{'Id': 'JRO0', 'Name': 'Jacob R. Oliveira', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/JRO0', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-19T18:18:11.9033333'}]
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By Mr. Oliveira, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 797) of Jacob R. Oliveira for legislation to bring down the cost of prescription drugs. Health Care Financing.
Notwithstanding any general or special law to the contrary, the health policy commission shall conduct a study examining the feasibility of establishing a program for the commonwealth to direct the manufacture of generic or biosimilar prescription drugs. The study shall analyze whether the creation of a state-direct...
Whereas, The deferred operation of this act would tend to defeat its purpose, which is to determine the feasibility of state-directed manufacture of certain prescription drugs, 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 to promote primary care through Medicaid graduate medical education funding
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SD1793
193
{'Id': 'JRO0', 'Name': 'Jacob R. Oliveira', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/JRO0', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-19T00:32:22.7'}
[{'Id': 'JRO0', 'Name': 'Jacob R. Oliveira', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/JRO0', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-19T00:32:22.7'}, {'Id': 'MOM0', 'Name': 'Michael O. Moore', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/MOM0'...
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By Mr. Oliveira, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 798) of Jacob R. Oliveira and Michael O. Moore for legislation to promote primary care through Medicaid graduate medical education funding. Health Care Financing.
SECTION 1. Chapter 118E of the General Laws is hereby amended by inserting at the end thereof the following new section:- Section 80. (a) Notwithstanding any general or special law to the contrary, the executive office shall include in its reimbursement rates to qualifying acute care hospitals for graduate medical e...
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An Act to advance health equity
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SD1351
193
{'Id': 'PMP0', 'Name': 'Pavel M. Payano', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/PMP0', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-19T13:02:56.09'}
[{'Id': 'PMP0', 'Name': 'Pavel M. Payano', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/PMP0', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-19T13:02:56.09'}, {'Id': 'L M0', 'Name': 'Liz Miranda', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/L%20M0', 'R...
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By Mr. Payano, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 799) of Pavel M. Payano, Liz Miranda, Joanne M. Comerford, Vanna Howard and other members of the General Court for legislation to advance health 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...
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Proposal for a legislative amendment to the Constitution relative to voting rights
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SD1464
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{'Id': 'L M0', 'Name': 'Liz Miranda', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/L%20M0', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-19T13:57:33.887'}
[{'Id': 'L M0', 'Name': 'Liz Miranda', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/L%20M0', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-19T13:57:33.8866667'}, {'Id': 'A_G0', 'Name': 'Adam Gomez', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/A_G0', 'R...
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By Ms. Miranda, a petition (accompanied by proposal, Senate, No. 8) of Liz Miranda, Adam Gomez and Lindsay N. Sabadosa for a legislative amendment to the Constitution relative to voting rights. Election Laws.
Article III of the Amendments to the Constitution, as amended, is hereby further amended by striking out the words “, excepting persons who are incarcerated in a correctional facility due to a felony conviction, and”, inserted by Article CXX of the Amendments to the Constitution.
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An Act creating an electronic backpack for foster children’s educational records
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SD2076
193
{'Id': 'RCF0', 'Name': 'Ryan C. Fattman', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/RCF0', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-18T19:06:08.01'}
[{'Id': 'RCF0', 'Name': 'Ryan C. Fattman', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/RCF0', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-18T19:06:08.01'}, {'Id': 'AUD7', 'Name': 'Diana Dizoglio', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/AUD7', '...
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By Mr. Fattman, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 80) of Ryan C. Fattman, Diana Dizoglio, Kay Khan, David Henry Argosky LeBoeuf and other members of the General Court for legislation to create an electronic backpack for foster children. Children, Families and Persons with Disabilities.
SECTION 1. Chapter 71 of the General Laws, as appearing in the 2020 Official Edition, is hereby amended by inserting at the end thereof the following section:- Section 98. (a) As used in this section, the following terms shall, unless the context requires otherwise, have the following meanings:- “Department”, shal...
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An Act relative to the fair treatment of life estates in MassHealth Eligibility
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SD378
193
{'Id': 'RLR0', 'Name': 'Rebecca L. Rausch', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/RLR0', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-13T17:15:47.753'}
[{'Id': 'RLR0', 'Name': 'Rebecca L. Rausch', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/RLR0', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-13T17:15:47.7533333'}]
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By Ms. Rausch, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 800) of Rebecca L. Rausch for legislation relative to the fair 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 ...
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An Act strengthening health spending accountability processes within the health policy commission and the center for health information and analysis
S801
SD1600
193
{'Id': 'RLR0', 'Name': 'Rebecca L. Rausch', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/RLR0', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-19T18:07:07.9'}
[{'Id': 'RLR0', 'Name': 'Rebecca L. Rausch', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/RLR0', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-19T18:07:07.9'}]
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By Ms. Rausch, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 801) of Rebecca L. Rausch for legislation to strengthen health spending accountability processes within the health policy commission and the center for health information and analysis. Health Care Financing.
SECTION 1. Chapter 6D of the General Laws is hereby amended by striking out section 10, as appearing in the 2020 Official Edition, and inserting in place thereof the following section:- Section 10. (a) For the purposes of this section, “health care entity” shall mean any entity identified by the center under sectio...
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An Act to improve health care cost accountability
S802
SD543
193
{'Id': 'MFR0', 'Name': 'Michael F. Rush', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/MFR0', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-12T13:42:24.357'}
[{'Id': 'MFR0', 'Name': 'Michael F. Rush', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/MFR0', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-12T13:42:24.3566667'}, {'Id': 'V_H1', 'Name': 'Vanna Howard', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/V_H1'...
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By Mr. Rush, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 802) of Michael F. Rush, Vanna Howard and Paul McMurtry 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...
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An Act relative to health care non-discrimination
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SD544
193
{'Id': 'MFR0', 'Name': 'Michael F. Rush', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/MFR0', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-12T13:42:41.56'}
[{'Id': 'MFR0', 'Name': 'Michael F. Rush', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/MFR0', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-12T13:42:41.56'}, {'Id': 'P_M1', 'Name': 'Paul McMurtry', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/P_M1', 'R...
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By Mr. Rush, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 803) of Michael F. Rush and Paul McMurtry for legislation relative to health care non-discrimination. Health Care Financing.
SECTION 1. Chapter 176O of the General Laws is amended by adding the following Section. Section 28. (a) When establishing alternative payment arrangements, a carrier may take into account patient population characteristics including age, acuity, social determinants of health, and behavioral health service needs. The...
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An Act to strengthen the management of the health care connector
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SD83
193
{'Id': 'BET0', 'Name': 'Bruce E. Tarr', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/BET0', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-10T14:35:45.873'}
[{'Id': 'BET0', 'Name': 'Bruce E. Tarr', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/BET0', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-10T14:35:45.8733333'}]
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By Mr. Tarr, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 804) of Bruce E. Tarr for legislation to strengthen the management of the health care connector. Health Care Financing.
SECTION 1. Section 2 of Chapter 176Q of the General Laws is hereby amended by striking subsection (b) in its entirety and replacing it with the following:- (b) There shall be a board, with duties and powers established by this chapter, which shall govern the connector. The connector board shall consist of 13 members...
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An Act relative to association health plans
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SD84
193
{'Id': 'BET0', 'Name': 'Bruce E. Tarr', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/BET0', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-10T14:36:21.607'}
[{'Id': 'BET0', 'Name': 'Bruce E. Tarr', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/BET0', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-10T14:36:21.6066667'}]
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By Mr. Tarr, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 805) of Bruce E. Tarr for legislation relative to association health plans. Health Care Financing.
Nothwithstanding any general or special rule to the contrary to the maximum extent allowed by federal law a Multiple Employer Welfare Arrangement or Association Health Plan shall be allowed to operate in the Commonwealth, provided that it meets the following requirements: 1. The arrangement shall at all times be in ...
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An Act establishing a healthcare insurance premium payment pool for working families
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SD88
193
{'Id': 'BET0', 'Name': 'Bruce E. Tarr', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/BET0', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-10T14:39:18.353'}
[{'Id': 'BET0', 'Name': 'Bruce E. Tarr', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/BET0', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-10T14:39:18.3533333'}]
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By Mr. Tarr, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 806) of Bruce E. Tarr for legislation to establish a healthcare insurance premium payment pool for working families. Health Care Financing.
SECTION 1. Section 3 of chapter 176Q of the General Laws is hereby amended by inserting at the end thereof the following new subsection:- (w) to facilitate a private sector method for the collection of health insurance premium payments made for a health benefit plan by multiple payers, including the policyholder, on...
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An Act empowering patients and entrepreneurs with real transparency on cost
S807
SD93
193
{'Id': 'BET0', 'Name': 'Bruce E. Tarr', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/BET0', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-10T14:44:47.92'}
[{'Id': 'BET0', 'Name': 'Bruce E. Tarr', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/BET0', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-10T14:44:47.92'}]
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By Mr. Tarr, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 807) of Bruce E. Tarr for legislation to empower patients and entrepreneurs with real transparency on cost. Health Care Financing.
SECTION 1. Section 10 of said chapter 12C, as so appearing, is hereby amended by striking out subsection (e) and inserting in place thereof the following:- (e) The center shall under the procedures established by Medicare release at least annually all hospital data including payment and utilization information for ser...
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An Act relative to spouses as caregivers
S808
SD697
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{'Id': 'BET0', 'Name': 'Bruce E. Tarr', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/BET0', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-17T18:12:04.947'}
[{'Id': 'BET0', 'Name': 'Bruce E. Tarr', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/BET0', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-17T18:12:04.9466667'}, {'Id': 'MDB0', 'Name': 'Michael D. Brady', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/MDB...
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By Mr. Tarr, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 808) of Bruce E. Tarr and Michael D. Brady for legislation relative to spouses as caregivers. Health Care Financing.
SECTION 1. Notwithstanding any general or special law to the contrary, the Secretary of Health and Human Services in conjunction with the Secretary of Elder Affairs shall file an application to seek a waiver with the Center for Medicaid and Medicare Services (CMS) to amend the Commonwealth of Massachusetts’ 1915(c) el...
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An Act to stabilize adult day health services
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[{'Id': 'BET0', 'Name': 'Bruce E. Tarr', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/BET0', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-17T18:34:23.3133333'}, {'Id': 'MOM0', 'Name': 'Michael O. Moore', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/MOM...
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By Mr. Tarr, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 809) of Bruce E. Tarr, Michael O. Moore and Barry R. Finegold 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 by efficiently and economically operated Adult Day Health Service providers in providing Adult Day Heal...
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An Act requiring licensure for use of graduated electronic decelerators
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{'Id': 'PRF0', 'Name': 'Paul R. Feeney', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/PRF0', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-17T11:15:24.49'}
[{'Id': 'PRF0', 'Name': 'Paul R. Feeney', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/PRF0', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-17T11:15:24.49'}, {'Id': 'HEK1', 'Name': 'Hannah Kane', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/HEK1', 'Resp...
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By Mr. Feeney, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 81) of Paul R. Feeney and Hannah Kane for legislation relative to licensure for the use of graduated electronic decelerators to alter behavior of persons with disabilities. Children, Families and Persons with Disabilities.
SECTION 1. Chapter 32A of the General Laws, as appearing in the 2020 Official edition, is hereby amended by inserting after section 17R the following section:- Section 17S. (a) For purposes of this section, the following terms shall have the following meanings:- “Acquired brain injury (ABI)” is any injury to the...
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An Act ensuring temporary nursing service agency quality
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[{'Id': 'BET0', 'Name': 'Bruce E. Tarr', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/BET0', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-20T16:33:42.8733333'}]
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By Mr. Tarr, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 810) of Bruce E. Tarr for legislation to ensure temporary nursing service agency quality. Health Care Financing.
SECTION 1. Section 13D of Chapter 118E, as appearing in the Massachusetts General Laws 2020 Edition, is hereby amended by striking paragraph 7 and replacing it with the following new paragraph In establishing rates for nursing pools under section 72Y of chapter 111, the executive office shall establish annually the ...
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An Act to address the financial sustainability of the Health Safety Net
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[{'Id': 'JCV0', 'Name': 'John C. Velis', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/JCV0', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-12T14:11:13.59'}]
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By Mr. Velis, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 811) of John C. Velis for legislation to address the financial sustainability of the Health Safety Net. Health Care Financing.
SECTION 1. Section 2OOO of Chapter 29 of the general laws is hereby 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 any successor fund, as necessary to provid...
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An Act establishing a fund to further educational opportunities for caregivers to adults with disabilities
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{'Id': 'MJB0', 'Name': 'Michael J. Barrett', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/MJB0', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-20T16:09:40.14'}
[{'Id': 'MJB0', 'Name': 'Michael J. Barrett', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/MJB0', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-20T16:09:40.14'}, {'Id': 'S_G1', 'Name': 'Sean Garballey', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/S_G1'...
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By Mr. Barrett, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 812) of Michael J. Barrett, Sean Garballey, Jack Patrick Lewis, Joanne M. Comerford and other members of the General Court for legislation to establish a fund to further educational opportunities for caregivers to adults with disabilities. Higher Education.
SECTION 1. Chapter 29 of the General Laws is hereby amended by inserting after section 2QQQQQ the following section:- Section 2RRRRR. (a) There shall be established and set up on the books of the commonwealth a separate fund to be known as the Caregivers to Adults with Disabilities Fund. The board of higher educati...
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An Act improving access to affordable higher education
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{'Id': 'JMC0', 'Name': 'Joanne M. Comerford', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/JMC0', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-12T11:39:11.7'}
[{'Id': 'JMC0', 'Name': 'Joanne M. Comerford', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/JMC0', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-12T11:39:11.7'}, {'Id': 'MOM0', 'Name': 'Michael O. Moore', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/MOM...
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By Ms. Comerford, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 813) of Joanne M. Comerford for legislation to improve access to affordable 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...
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An Act expanding access to the higher education endowment matching program
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SD287
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{'Id': 'JMC0', 'Name': 'Joanne M. Comerford', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/JMC0', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-12T12:02:31.23'}
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By Ms. Comerford, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 814) of Joanne M. Comerford for legislation to expand 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...
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An Act improving access to affordable community college
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SD610
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{'Id': 'JMC0', 'Name': 'Joanne M. Comerford', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/JMC0', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-16T10:59:26.62'}
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By Ms. Comerford, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 815) of Joanne M. Comerford for legislation to improve access to affordable community college. 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...
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An Act committing to higher education the resources to insure a strong and healthy public higher education system
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SD2092
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{'Id': 'JMC0', 'Name': 'Joanne M. Comerford', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/JMC0', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-20T10:42:41.513'}
[{'Id': 'JMC0', 'Name': 'Joanne M. Comerford', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/JMC0', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-20T10:42:41.5133333'}, {'Id': 'RKK0', 'Name': 'Robyn K. Kennedy', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembe...
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By Ms. Comerford, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 816) of Joanne M. Comerford, Paul W. Mark, Sal N. DiDomenico, Jack Patrick Lewis and other members of the General Court for legislation to commit to higher education the resources to insure a strong and healthy public higher education system. Higher Educat...
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 genera...
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An Act providing access to higher education for high school graduates in the Commonwealth
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SD81
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{'Id': 'BPC0', 'Name': 'Brendan P. Crighton', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/BPC0', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-10T14:35:05.117'}
[{'Id': 'BPC0', 'Name': 'Brendan P. Crighton', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/BPC0', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-10T14:35:05.1166667'}, {'Id': 'JMC0', 'Name': 'Joanne M. Comerford', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMe...
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By Mr. Crighton, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 817) of Brendan P. Crighton, Joanne M. Comerford, Jacob R. Oliveira, Jack Patrick Lewis and other members of the General Court for legislation to provide access to higher education opportunities for high school graduates in the Commonwealth. Higher Educatio...
SECTION 1. Section 9 of chapter 15A of the General Laws, as appearing in the 2020 Official Edition, is hereby amended by adding at the end thereof the following paragraph:- "Notwithstanding any general or special law to the contrary, for the purpose of determining eligibility for in-state tuition rates and fees and ...
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An Act relative to college in high school
S818
SD2124
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[{'Id': 'BPC0', 'Name': 'Brendan P. Crighton', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/BPC0', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-20T14:02:15.7766667'}, {'Id': 'M_C3', 'Name': 'Manny Cruz', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/M_C...
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By Mr. Crighton, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 818) of Brendan P. Crighton, Manny Cruz, Thomas M. Stanley and James B. Eldridge for legislation relative to college credits while attending high school. Higher Education.
SECTION 1. Section 9B of chapter 15A, as appearing in the 2018 Official Edition, is amended by adding the following after the word “commonwealth” in line 6: “or any college in high school program administered pursuant to section 37 of chapter 69.” SECTION 2. Section 16 of chapter 15A is amended by adding the follow...
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An Act relative to tuition waivers for children raised by a grandparent or other relative
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SD495
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{'Id': 'JAC0', 'Name': 'Julian Cyr', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/JAC0', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-16T22:13:42.83'}
[{'Id': 'JAC0', 'Name': 'Julian Cyr', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/JAC0', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-16T22:13:42.83'}, {'Id': 'PDJ0', 'Name': 'Patricia D. Jehlen', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/PDJ0', 'R...
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By Mr. Cyr, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 819) of Julian Cyr for legislation 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 pursuan...
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An Act authorizing the Commonwealth of Massachusetts to establish additional mandated reporters for the purpose of the protection and care of children
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SD2171
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{'Id': 'PRF0', 'Name': 'Paul R. Feeney', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/PRF0', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-19T23:04:19.607'}
[{'Id': 'PRF0', 'Name': 'Paul R. Feeney', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/PRF0', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-19T23:04:19.6066667'}, {'Id': 'FJB1', 'Name': 'F. Jay Barrows', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/FJB1...
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By Mr. Feeney, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 82) of Paul R. Feeney and F. Jay Barrows for legislation to authorize the Commonwealth of Massachusetts to establish additional mandated reporters for the purpose of the protection and care of children. Children, Families and Persons with Disabilities.
SECTION 1. Section 21 of Chapter 119of the General Laws is hereby amended by striking out the definition of “Mandated reporter” and inserting in place thereof the following definition:- "Mandated reporter'', a person 18 years old or older who is either a paid or unpaid employee, or a paid or unpaid volunteer, workin...
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An Act protecting students abroad
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SD1090
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{'Id': 'SND0', 'Name': 'Sal N. DiDomenico', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/SND0', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-18T21:09:14.797'}
[{'Id': 'SND0', 'Name': 'Sal N. DiDomenico', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/SND0', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-18T21:09:14.7966667'}, {'Id': 'JKH1', 'Name': 'James K. Hawkins', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers...
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By Mr. DiDomenico, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 820) of Sal N. DiDomenico for legislation to protect students abroad. Higher Education.
Chapter 15A of the General Laws as appearing in the 2020 Official Edition, shall be amended by inserting after Section 44 the following section:- Section 45. (a) (1) Secondary and postsecondary institutions involved with providing student services abroad, located in the commonwealth and which require waivers for stu...
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An Act banning legacy preferences in higher education
S821
SD1529
193
{'Id': 'LME0', 'Name': 'Lydia Edwards', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/LME0', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-17T12:20:54.08'}
[{'Id': 'LME0', 'Name': 'Lydia Edwards', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/LME0', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-17T12:20:54.08'}]
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By Ms. Edwards, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 821) of Lydia Edwards for legislation to ban legacy preferences in higher education. Higher Education.
An Act banning legacy preferences in higher education SECTION 1. Section 9 of Chapter 15A of the General Laws, as appearing in the 2020 Official Edition, is hereby amended by inserting after the fourth paragraph the following: For purposes of this paragraph, a public higher education institution shall mean a scho...
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