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Legislature Passes Bill to Combat Substance Use Disorder
December 19, 2024Today the Massachusetts Legislature approved legislation to combat the opioid crisis and support residents living with substance use disorder (SUD).
FACT SHEET: An Act relative to treatments and coverage for substance use disorder and recovery coach licensure
December 17, 2024In December 2024, a conference committee of the Massachusetts House and Senate reached agreement on An Act relative to treatments and coverage for substance use disorder and recovery coach licensure. This compromise legislation widely expands access to opioid reversal drugs, bolsters non-opioid pain treatments, and strengthens treatment for Massachusetts residents going through recovery.
Sweeping Economic Development Bill Passes Massachusetts Legislature
November 14, 2024Today, the Massachusetts Legislature passed a sweeping economic development bill authorizing a nearly $4 billion infusion into the Commonwealth’s economy while making wide-ranging policy changes to make Massachusetts more competitive.
Sweeping Climate Bill Passes the Massachusetts Legislature
November 14, 2024Today the Massachusetts Legislature passed sweeping climate legislation to empower the state’s fight against climate change and accelerate progress towards the state’s goals of net zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2050.
Senate Acts to Expand Insurance Coverage for Down Syndrome Treatment, Breast Cancer Screenings
October 29, 2024 This week the Massachusetts Senate passed two bills expanding services that must be covered by health insurers in the state. One requires that insurers provide coverage for the treatment of Down syndrome through speech therapy, occupational therapy, physical therapy and applied behavior analysis services. The other requires insurers provide coverage for diagnostic examinations for breast cancer.
Senate Passes Closeout Supplemental Budget, Including Community Health and Veterans Investments
October 24, 2024Today the Massachusetts Senate passed a supplemental budget closing out Fiscal Year 2024, fulfilling the state’s obligations to critical programs and services used by residents statewide.
Senate votes to modernize child custody jurisdiction laws
October 7, 2024An Act relative to the Uniform Child Custody Jurisdiction and Enforcement Act would simplify custody jurisdiction laws and bring Massachusetts into conformity with other states around the country. By so doing, the Commonwealth would be creating a more streamlined process for families going through challenging times while supporting the safety and well-being of children who find themselves in custody challenges.
Senate to take up legislation modernizing child custody jurisdiction laws
October 3, 2024Today, the Massachusetts Senate will take up legislation to simplify and modernize child custody jurisdiction laws in the Commonwealth.