In keeping with the House’s ongoing commitment to protecting public health and safety, the House passed health care legislation to facilitate the use of telemedicine as well as strengthen community hospitals. The House passed An Act to reduce racial inequities…
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Children’s Health and Wellness
The Legislature recently passed the Child Wellness Bill, which provides a unique opportunity for the Commonwealth to support students that are challenged with complex health and wellness needs. This bill addresses child wellness on several different fronts, including securing healthcare…
Laura’s Law Passes in the Legislature!
An Act ensuring safe patient access to emergency care: This bill was filed with the support of Peter DeMarco, who tragically lost his wife Laura Levis after she attempted to enter the Somerville Hospital Emergency Department while experiencing an asthma attack, but…
Resolve providing for the creation of a special commission relative to the seal and motto of the Commonwealth
The Legislature recently passed a resolve that establishes a special commission to investigate the features of the official state seal and motto, including those that potentially have been unwittingly harmful to or misunderstood by the citizens of the Commonwealth, and to make any recommendations for changes to the seal and motto. For more information, please visit here.
An Act Relative to Sexual Violence on College Campuses
An Act Relative to Sexual Violence on College Campuses ensures that the sexual assault reporting and response requirements set by the Obama administration not only stay in place, but are made stronger than ever before. It also requires every Massachusetts college and university to administer an anonymous sexual assault climate surveys to theirstudents.…
Comprehensive Healthcare Reform
At a time when Massachusetts is in the midst of yet another COVID-19 surge, the Legislature has prioritized the development of new healthcare policy, We have learned a lot during the pandemic about how to increase telehealth services, broaden the…
January Newsletter
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