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Bill 145, Optometry Act expands scope of practice, bill would let optometry college members perform four new eye-care acts, including sampling topical meds, independent glaucoma management, corneal pachymetry ultrasound, and foreign-body removal. It is at First Reading as of November 2, 2026. Sponsored by Bouma, Will.

Bill A-5715, County study on veterans diversion program, bill requires the Department of Veterans Affairs to study the statewide Veterans Diversion Program in consultation with the Attorney General, reporting county-level housing gaps and recidivism data within a year. It is at Introduced, Referred to Assembly Military and Veterans' Affairs Committee as of October 29, 2026. Sponsored by Anthony Angelozzi (Democratic).

Bill A-5722, Hotels stock opioid antidotes, bill would require hotels to obtain opioid antidotes and train staff, with state funds only if available; harm reduction providers could operate on-site or contract with hotels. It is at Introduced, Referred to Assembly Tourism, Gaming and the Arts Committee as of October 29, 2026. Sponsored by Aura Dunn (Republican).

Bill HCONRES-125, Caregiving Youth Week resolution, concurrent resolution would back National Caregiving Youth Week (Nov 9–15, 2026) and urge schools to identify caregiving youth and connect them with academic and mental-health supports. It is at Introduced as of October 29, 2026. Sponsored by Lois Frankel (D), Maria Salazar, Debbie Dingell, Dwight Evans, and Bonnie Watson Coleman.

Bill HR-10937, Bill seeks equitable treatment under drug discount program, a House bill would address equitable treatment for 340B-covered entities and pharmacies, though specific changes are not disclosed. It is at Introduced as of October 29, 2026. Sponsored by Doris Matsui (D), Tracey Mann, Stephanie Bice, Jim Costa, Sharice Davids, Debbie Dingell, Maggie Goodlander, Eleanor Norton, Jonathan Jackson, Raja Krishnamoorthi, Stephen Lynch, Daniel Meuser, Gwen Moore, and Seth Moulton.

Bill HR-1068, House commends Thriveworks mental health partnership, house introduces a resolution commending the City of Joliet and its Fire Department for a Thriveworks mental health services partnership; it does not authorize funding or change access. It is at Filed with the Clerk by Rep. Jessica Dixon Heitman as of October 29, 2026. Sponsored by Jessica Dixon Heitman (Democratic).

Bill HR-10945, Nutrition services pay exception bill, lawmakers would create a partial exemption to anti-kickback rules for certain nutrition and food-service payments under the Social Security Act. It is at Introduced as of October 29, 2026. Sponsored by Emilia Sykes (D).

Bill A-5713, Hookah lounges win indoor-use exemption, bill would let qualifying hookah lounges operate indoors under smoking-exemption rules if they have a plenary liquor license and meet income, registration, and age limits. It is at Introduced, Referred to Assembly Oversight, Reform and Federal Relations Committee as of October 29, 2026. Sponsored by Kenyatta Stewart (Democratic).

Bill HR-10924, Medicare for America bill proposed, a bill would establish Medicare for America and amend the Social Security Act to provide universal health coverage for all Americans. It is at Introduced as of October 29, 2026. Sponsored by Rosa DeLauro (D).

Bill A-5737, Audits of pharmacy benefits payments eyed, bill would require the DOBI to audit payments from drug manufacturers to PBMs and affiliates, with PBMs paying audit costs and penalties for late document submission. It is at Introduced, Referred to Assembly Financial Institutions and Insurance Committee as of October 29, 2026. Sponsored by Roy Freiman (Democratic).

Bill S-3291, Firefighter gets special injury leave bill, the bill would grant Chelmsford firefighter Nicholas Spinale injury leave and special disability-retirement terms tied to an April 7, 2026 work injury, with reimbursement from the Commonwealth. It is at See H5698 as of October 29, 2026. Sponsored by Senate Committee on Ways and Means.

Bill S-3290, Budget expands health, safety programs, senate supplemental budget would add about $2.477 billion in direct appropriations, funding MassHealth, sheriffs' offices, and snow removal. It is at Placed in the Orders of the Day for Thursday, November 5, 2026 as of October 29, 2026. Sponsored by Senate Committee on Ways and Means.

Bill HR-10923, Bill would overhaul drug scheduling, federal bill would amend the Controlled Substances Act, create a new scheduling system, shift authorities, and promote scientific research. It is at Introduced as of October 29, 2026. Sponsored by Steve Cohen (D).

Bill HR-10938, Veterans home health benefit boost, bill would raise the maximum home health service benefit for certain veterans under Title 38. It is at Introduced as of October 29, 2026. Sponsored by Max Miller (R).

Bill A-5736, Lunch time rule mandates 30-minute lunch, lawmakers' bill would require districts to provide at least 30 minutes for lunch on full school days, separate from recess, starting after enactment. It is at Introduced, Referred to Assembly Education Committee as of October 29, 2026. Sponsored by Verlina Reynolds-Jackson (Democratic).

Bill HR-10919, Safety-net providers cap at 340B price, the bill would cap safety-net providers' purchases at the 340B ceiling price for outpatient drugs. It is at Introduced as of October 29, 2026. Sponsored by Jack Bergman (R), Raul Ruiz, Emanuel Cleaver, Tracey Mann, Dina Titus, Eleanor Norton, Sharice Davids, Becca Balint, Jared Golden, Seth Moulton, Pablo Hernández, Melanie Stansbury, Austin Scott, and Dan Newhouse.

Bill 211, Health outcome reporting bill advances, alberta's health bill would require health authorities to report quarterly patient outcomes to the Health Quality Council of Alberta, which would publish results and recommendations starting April 1, 2027. It is at First Reading as of October 29, 2026. Sponsored by Batten.

Bill A-5732, Diabetes Subsidy Expands Exchange Coverage, house bill would direct funds to subsidize exchange coverage for households under 400% FPL with a type 1 diabetes member. It is at Introduced, Referred to Assembly Financial Institutions and Insurance Committee as of October 29, 2026. Sponsored by Heather Simmons (Democratic).

Bill HR-10921, Medicare would cover custom breast prostheses after mastectomy, a bill would expand Medicare coverage to include custom-fabricated breast prostheses after mastectomy. It is at Introduced as of October 29, 2026. Sponsored by Judy Chu (D) and Mariannette Miller-Meeks.

Bill A-5730, Insulin emergency 30-day supply bill, lawmakers propose an emergency 30-day insulin supply bill; Department of Banking and Insurance and State Board of Pharmacy would develop an application. It is at Introduced, Referred to Assembly Financial Institutions and Insurance Committee as of October 29, 2026. Sponsored by Heather Simmons (Democratic).