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• This is the revised Small Estates Act. Representative Alond would be... ...act.
• The Alabama Small Estates Act allows the... ...the Alabama Small Estates Act allows the surviving spouse
• Act, named after two young... ...the Houston Hunter Act, named after two young brave Alabamians who
• No, he said, he said, um, act... okay, if... ...active.
• No, he said, he said, um, act... okay, if I didn't—active is what I meant.

Bills: SB76, SB35, SB116, SB119, SB118, SB129, SB32, SB31, SB115, SB75, HB27, HB40

Keywords: jury duty, nursing mothers, exemption, legal rights, parental responsibilities, sexual extortion, criminal law, felony, threat, blackmail, firearm possession, domestic violence, violent offenses, criminal penalties, pretrial detention, bail, offenses, constitutional amendment, criminal justice, law enforcement

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• McDall to act as Speaker pro tempore on this day.
• <00:15:41.120> of through the simple, powerful act of through the simple, powerful act of
• Today, the House has an opportunity to act. Today, the House has an opportunity to act.
• extend<00:37:48.160> packed<00:37:48.560> act fairness act to extend packed act fairness
• act to extend packed act benefits<00:37:49.200> to<00:37:49.440> those<00:37:49.760>

Keywords: U.S. House of Representatives Floor Proceedings on Thursday, May 14, 2026, 1012, house, all

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• I rise in support of A4085, the Fair Price Protection Act.
• The Kareem Act is about fiscal responsibility and social justice.
• The Kareem Act is about fiscal responsibility and social justice.
• And all of you are complicit in this corrupt act.
• , Code Act.

Keywords: 1146, all

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• So 25 is smaller than the WARN Act, but not by much.
• Today I'm presenting SB 947, the No Robots Act of 2026.
• The federal Sherman Act does not micromanage that way.
• SB 1104 relates to the Delete Act.
• SB 1104 is relates to the Delete Act.

Summary: The committee heard several bills focused on AI, privacy, and surveillance. SB 903 would prohibit AI from independently providing psychotherapy or presenting itself as a licensed mental health provider, require disclosure and informed consent, and reinforce confidentiality and privacy protections for therapy records. Supporters, including a mother and therapist whose son died by suicide after extensive chats with ChatGPT, argued the bill is needed to prevent harmful, crisis-related interactions. Behavioral health groups and labor/privacy organizations supported the measure, while TechNet, the California Medical Association, and the California Hospital Association opposed unless amended, saying the bill could restrict useful clinical tools and create conflicts around triage, screening, and data use. The committee passed SB 903 4-0 to Appropriations, with members noting the need for further work on definitions and implementation. SB 1119 would create a broader framework for chatbot safety for children, including annual risk assessments, crisis response protocols, default child protections, parental controls, notice and time limits, restrictions on advertising and use of children’s data, incident reporting, audits, and a private right of action. The author and supporters again cited the death of Adam Raine as evidence that chatbots can reinforce suicidal ideation and isolate children. Common Sense Media and several labor and privacy groups supported the bill. CalChamber, TechNet, the California State Sheriffs’ Association, and other industry and local government groups opposed unless amended, raising concerns about vague standards, overlap with SB 243, prescriptive design mandates, and litigation risk. The committee approved SB 1119 4-0 to Judiciary, with amendments to be taken there. The committee also heard SB 1013, which would tighten rules for automated license plate reader data by requiring DOJ audits, employee training, and a 30-day retention limit for most data. Supporters said the bill responds to documented misuse and over-retention of data that mostly belongs to innocent drivers. Law enforcement groups opposed, arguing the retention limit would hinder investigations and reduce the usefulness of ALPRs in serious or delayed cases. The bill passed 4-1 to Appropriations. SB 1292, a local control bill for six cities, would allow camera or sensor-based enforcement of curb and loading zones, with a human reviewing each violation before issuance. Supporters said it would help cities manage congestion and unsafe blocking of bike lanes and loading zones; privacy advocates warned about expanding automated surveillance. It passed 4-1 to Appropriations. Finally, the committee heard SB 1101, which would require higher education institutions to notify students, faculty, and staff when personal information is shared with federal agencies and limit disclosure to what is legally required. Supporters framed it as a transparency and anti-doxing measure in response to recent federal investigations and subpoenas; there was no opposition testimony. The bill passed 5-0 to Appropriations. The committee then began hearing SB 951, the California Worker Technological Displacement Act, which would require advance notice and reporting when employers displace workers due to technology and give displaced workers priority for openings, but the transcript cuts off before the hearing concluded.

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• You must support AB 1981, the True Cost of Care Act. AB 1981 is— The True Cost of Care Act.
• AB 1969, the It Takes a Village Act.
• This bill is the Crisis Act 2.0.
• I am here today in support of AB 1932, the Crisis Act 2.0, as a grantee of the first Crisis Act.
• I am here today in support of AB 1932 to Crisis Act 2.0 as a grantee of the first Crisis Act.

Keywords: 987, senate, all

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• <00:28:44.000> and Act, extend repeal or amend act and Act, extend repeal or amend act and
• Cannabis Act create. Cannabis Act create.
• Cannabis Act. Cannabis Act.
• Cannabis Act. Cannabis Act.
• Service Act create. Service Act create.

Keywords: MS Senate Floor - 10 March, 2026; 10:00 AM, 925, all

Summary: The Senate convened with a quorum present, received the invocation and pledge, and then dispensed with reading the journal, committee reports, and bill titles. Several guests and pages were introduced, including junior pages, a doctor of the day, Farm Bureau representatives, and other visitors in the galleries. The chamber also recognized a birthday and welcomed a House member to the Senate. On the calendar, the Senate took up several bills and mostly adopted strike-all amendments before passing them, often by morning roll call. These included HB 1646, which increased disaster trust fund transfer limits for declared and non-declared disasters; HB 1649, which authorized additional state fund transfers for Main Street revitalization projects and increased the total authorized expenditure; HB 1653, which kept a local improvements project fund bill alive for possible repurposing of funds, including a Mississippi Valley State residence hall project; and HB 669, which allowed patrons to bring wine into licensed premises with a corkage fee and changed wine shipment reporting from quarterly to semiannual. HB 1620 created an economic zone around the Chevron refinery in Jackson County, and HB 2787 changed school district gas-piping inspection requirements from annual testing to a two-year cycle, with funding support from gas companies. The Senate also handled several concurrence and conference motions on House and Senate bills, including SB 2263 on probable-cause requirements for Marine Resources officers boarding or stopping vessels, SB 2524 establishing the Postsecondary Attainment Council, and SB 2597 involving the ABC warehouse transfer in Madison County, with the chamber choosing not to concur and to invite conference on those items. SB 2368 made technical changes to the higher education legislative plan grant program, and SB 2526 on the Rural Water Oversight Committee returned with changes removing a reverse repealer and shifting administration of some duties to a nonprofit using rural water revolving loan funds. The Senate also tabled motions to reconsider on some items, and one nomination-related motion drew extended remarks about the role of the capital post-conviction counsel office and respect for crime victims.

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• :22:41.920> to<01:22:42.159> protect have created an act to protect have created an act
• was referred Senate Bill 491 FN, an act was referred Senate Bill 491 FN, an act enabling<01:32:27.040
• was referred Senate Bill 582FN an act was referred Senate Bill 582FN an act modifying<03:14:04.720
• referred Senate Bill 463FN, an act referred Senate Bill 463FN, an act relative<04:15:08.159>
• no tool to act. no tool to act.

Keywords: 1191, senate, all

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• <00:10:01.600> Um the act Thank you, Madam Chair. Um the act Thank you, Madam Chair.
• This includes the Federal Fair Credit Reporting Act, the Gramm-Leach-Bliley Act, the Driver's Privacy
• Act, the Driver's Privacy Protection Act, among others, as well as important use case exemptions related
• under the Fair Credit Reporting Act and Gramm-Leach-Bliley.
• the act. the act.

Bills: HF4456, HF4544, HF3698

Keywords: data broker, data brokerage, consumer privacy, personal data, data privacy, Minnesota attorney general, registration, public registry, civil penalties, enforcement, special revenue fund, privacy rights, data sales, data collection, consumer protection, chapter 325M, controller, processor, data broker registry, transparency

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• And then the Attorney General would act.
• And then the Attorney General would act.
• , the National Firearms Act, the Arms Export Control Act, and other statutes that have been adopted since
• , Control Act, the National Firearms Act, Control Act, the National Firearms Act, the<00:30:12.400
• That's House Bill 780, an act relating to recording of deeds.

Keywords: 958, all

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• The Budget Act of 2022 appropriated $30 million General Fund for the Go-Biz California Containerized
• The Budget Act of 2023 appropriated $2.3 million through June 30, 2026, to the now Governor's Office
• The Budget Act of 2024 transferred the zero-emissions programs and associated funding to Go-Biz, but
• There's not one example you can give me of someone being prosecuted for a criminal act of hate.
• for one year, specifically for the year of that budget act.

Summary: The subcommittee first heard an informational presentation on the May Revision’s proposed reorganization of the Business, Consumer Services and Housing Agency into separate housing-focused and consumer/business-focused entities. Administration officials said the split would improve oversight, streamline decision-making, and create a dedicated California Housing and Homelessness Agency with a new housing development and finance committee. The Department of Finance said funding was needed in 2025-26 to begin implementation, while the LAO recommended rejecting the proposal without prejudice because the Little Hoover Commission review was still pending and the plan would require ongoing General Fund costs. Members raised concerns about the timing, the lack of alignment with the budget process, and whether the reorganization would improve accountability for homelessness spending; several public witnesses supported the concept but stressed it could not substitute for new housing and homelessness dollars. The committee then took up the Department of Veterans Affairs. CalVet requested funding for phase three of its electronic health care record project and a trailer bill to preserve authority for federal background checks, but the May Revision withdrew requests for deferred maintenance and additional administrative support. The LAO noted deferred maintenance can prevent larger future costs, and the chair criticized the withdrawal of less than $1 million for veterans’ homes as short-sighted given existing repair needs. No vote was taken. Next, the Department of Housing and Community Development presented its budget. HCD said the May Revision provides no new affordable housing or homelessness funding, but does retain existing rounds of funding and proposes a $31.7 million reversion from undersubscribed housing programs. Members from both parties expressed concern about zeroing out ongoing housing and homelessness investments, especially for LIHTC, the Multifamily Housing Program, and HAP. HCD also defended its homelessness accountability and compliance work, saying the unit includes about 30 program staff and six attorneys, with three additional attorneys requested mainly to handle public records and litigation workload. Public commenters largely opposed the lack of new funding and urged continued support for housing and homelessness programs, while some supported the reorganization and accountability efforts. Finally, the committee heard Go-Biz proposals. The administration requested authority to increase funding for a federal trade program match if needed, plus reappropriations for administrative funds tied to the Containerized Ports Interoperability Grant Program, zero-emission vehicle operations, and the Women’s Business Center Enhancement Program. It also proposed withdrawing the Cal Competes grant request and reverting remaining funds from the Performing Arts Equitable Payroll Fund. The LAO said Cal Competes is generally effective but could be cut as a budget solution, while warning that the performing arts fund was close to awards and should be considered carefully. Members objected to pulling back committed funds for performing arts organizations and questioned why the state would withdraw support after applications had already been submitted.

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• That has Management Act to do that.
• ACT.
• All of our juniors take the ACT ACT.
• child welfare act. child welfare act.
• Welfare Act um some respect as the other Welfare Act um some respect as the other >> I'm<04:37:

Keywords: 916, all

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• We must act.
• ,<02:24:42.800> facilities 11212 of the Clean Air Act, facilities 11212 of the Clean Air Act
• They rightly said that the Clean Air Act They rightly said that the Clean Air Act doesn't<02:25:
• In the 1990 Clean Air Act breathe.
• <02:35:45.439> public<02:35:45.760> health Act is an incredible public health Act is an

Keywords: U.S. House of Representatives Floor Proceedings on Wednesday, May 21, 2025, 1012, house, all

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• The Life of the Mother Act will save lives. Thank you. A synagogue here in Austin, Texas.
• The bill, the wonderful title of it, the Life of the Mother Act, which is like, come on, we'll save lives
• know under the current law doctors are forced to wait until a woman is nearing death until they can act
• This bill, the Life of the Mother Act, will save lives. Good morning.
• We support the Life of the Mother Act, Senate Bill 31, and House Bill 44, so that it does free up the

Keywords: SB31, medical emergency, reproductive health, testimonials, abortion laws, Texas

Summary: This transcript is from a Faith Days at the Capitol press conference supporting Texas abortion-related legislation, especially Senate Bill 31 and House Bill 44, referred to as the “Life of the Mother Act.” Speakers said the bills would clarify the medical-emergency exception in Texas law so doctors can provide evidence-based care when a pregnancy threatens a patient’s life or health, and several noted concerns about delayed treatment, loss of fertility, and women leaving Texas because of uncertainty under current law. Faith leaders from Baptist, Lutheran, Episcopal, Methodist, Presbyterian, Catholic, Jewish, and other traditions described pastoral experiences with women and families affected by the abortion ban and said their religious beliefs support protecting the life of the mother. Multiple speakers emphasized that the current legal climate has created fear for pregnant Texans, especially those facing miscarriage or high-risk pregnancies, and argued that SB 31 would restore clarity, physician discretion, and religious freedom. Several also linked the issue to broader concerns about maternal mortality, including the higher risks faced by Black women, and framed the bill as a matter of bodily autonomy and family well-being. A Catholic attendee and clergy members shared personal stories about daughters, granddaughters, and congregants who could be harmed by delayed care. Representative Charlie Geren, the House author of HB 44, said the bill was the most important he had carried in his 24 years in the Legislature and pledged to work to get it passed. Representative Josie Garcia also spoke in support, saying existing medical ethics and malpractice rules already hold providers accountable and arguing that supporting mothers is consistent with being pro-life. The event concluded as a coordinated advocacy effort, including mention of a postcard campaign that had gathered more than 6,000 submissions since January 14.

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• Poultney, on our notice calendars, the Senate proposal of amendment on House Bill 527, which is an act
• House Bill 527 is an act relating to extending the sunset of 30 V.S.A. Chapter 248A.
• House Bill 527<00:02:08.759> is<00:02:09.039> an<00:02:09.280> act<00:02:09.520>
• telecommunications siting into Act 250. telecommunications siting into Act 250.
• Chapter 248A. 527, an act relating to extending the sunset of 30 V.S.A. Chapter 248A.

Keywords: 926, house, all

Summary: The House took up House Bill 527, which extends the sunset of 30 V.S.A. Chapter 248A governing telecommunications siting. The House Energy and Digital Infrastructure Committee explained that the House version would have extended the process through 2030 and required a Public Utility Commission stakeholder process, but the Senate instead shortened the extension to July 1, 2029 and added immediate statutory changes: written notice to municipalities and regional planning commissions, a required public meeting before filing applications, attendance by the applicant and the Department of Public Service, and other transparency measures. The committee recommended concurrence with the Senate amendment on a 6-3 straw poll. Representative Pritchard of Poultney then offered a further amendment to shorten the sunset further, from July 1, 2029 to July 1, 2027. He argued that the Section 248A process has long-standing problems, that rural towns lack resources to participate effectively, and that the legislature should address the issue sooner rather than continue extending the sunset. He cited concerns from Tinmouth and the Westmore tower case, and requested a roll-call vote. Supporters of the Senate position responded that the Senate changes would provide immediate improvements and that a shorter sunset could create risks by expediting more permits and worsening the situation. The committee reported its view that the Pritchard amendment was unfavorable by a 6-3 vote and asked the House to vote no on it. After that exchange, the House stood at ease and then went into recess for a caucus.

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• H648, an act relating to banking, insurance, and securities.
• relating to I can't see it 648, an act relating to I can't see it under<00:16:50.160> the<00:
• <00:16:51.120> An<00:16:51.279> act<00:16:51.440> relating<00:16:51.759>
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• ; H648, an act relating to banking, insurance,<00:17:05.839> and<00:17:06.079> securities.

Keywords: 927, senate, all

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• So first, Senate Bill 114, sponsored by Senator O'Clair, an act to amend the Banking Law in relation
• For the next one: Senate Bill 2040, sponsored by Senator Gennaris, an act to amend the Banking Law in
• Now we're going to change this a little bit, and we're going to get the acting superintendent in here
• Now we're going to change this a little bit, and we're going to get the acting superintendent in here
• And since I joined as acting superintendent in October, I've done two additional ones.

Keywords: 993, senate, all

Summary: The Senate Banking Committee met for its first meeting of the session, with Chair James Sanders Jr. and Ranking Member George Borrello opening the hearing and noting a collaborative approach to committee work. The committee first considered and advanced several bills: S.114, which would prohibit state-chartered banks from investing in or financing private prisons; S.2040, which would require money transmitters to provide a consumer warning; S.5473, which would require disclosures in advertisements involving virtual tokens; and S.8406, Sanders’ bill to amend the community bank deposit program. Each bill was moved and approved by committee, with S.8406 passing unanimously. The committee then heard from Caitlin Azar, Acting Superintendent of the Department of Financial Services (DFS), who outlined her background and DFS priorities. She emphasized affordability, consumer protection, stability, and innovation, and discussed DFS-led initiatives in the governor’s budget, including Banking Development Districts, non-bank mortgage CRA regulations, CDFI investment guidance, and consumer restitution. She also said DFS plans to issue buy-now-pay-later regulations in February, expand student lending protections and borrower education, and continue work on insurance affordability, including auto and homeowners insurance reforms, anti-fraud efforts, and discounts tied to telematics, dash cameras, and safe-driving courses. Members questioned Azar about the balance between regulation and access, especially in crypto, buy-now-pay-later, and insurance markets. She said DFS aims to preserve competition while preventing discriminatory or excessive practices, and described existing oversight of virtual currency, including coordination with federal regulators. Another member asked about AI in auto insurance underwriting and pricing; Azar said DFS requires transparency, bias review, governance controls, and consumer recourse, and that credit scores cannot be used to deny or increase rates. The chair also raised concerns about foreclosure in Southeast Queens, improving BDD paperwork and data collection, and increasing the number of state-chartered credit unions. Azar said DFS is working on process improvements, community input, and maintaining open communication with the committee, but no additional votes or formal actions were taken during the DFS hearing.

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• SB 403, Blakspere End of Life Option Act, due pass with author amendments to remove stakeholder process
• SB 750, Cortese, California Housing Finance and Credit Act, two-year bill.
• SB 642, Limón, Equal Pay Act, do pass as amended to reduce the wage recovery period to six years and
• SB 323, Paris, California Dream Act application, to your bill.
• SB 257, Wahab, Parent Act, do pass on an A roll call.

Summary: The Assembly Appropriations Committee held its August 29, 2025 suspense hearing on Senate bills, with the chair emphasizing the state’s ongoing budget constraints and the need to make difficult choices among 261 bills on the suspense file. After establishing a quorum, the committee began taking action bill by bill, with many measures receiving do pass or do pass with amendments recommendations, while others were held in committee or designated as two-year bills. The chair noted the agenda was organized alphabetically by author and that results would be posted later on the committee website. The hearing covered a wide range of topics, including insurance and claims data, wildfire relief and prevention, water planning, energy and utility regulation, housing and land use, health care, labor and employment, criminal justice, education, environmental policy, and election-related measures. Several bills were amended before passage, often to narrow scope, remove sections, adjust definitions, delay implementation, or clarify funding and enforcement provisions. Some notable actions included moving bills on AI regulation, transit-oriented housing, paid family leave, wildfire mapping, chemical hair relaxers, and pharmacy benefit managers, while other bills on subjects such as controlled substances, high-speed rail, and certain education or housing proposals were held. The committee also took formal roll-call votes on selected bills, with some passing on A roll calls and others on B roll calls; a number of measures were advanced with Republicans not voting. One highlighted vote was SB 79 by Senator Wiener, which passed after amendments and a recorded roll call. At the end of the hearing, the committee reported that 190 bills were moved to the Assembly Floor, either as do pass or do pass with amendments, concluding the suspense hearing for the session.

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• It's an act relating to the rights of real property owners, sponsored by Representative Proctor.
• Next on the agenda is House Bill 399, an act relating to interference with the legislative proceeding
• is House Bill sherff next on the agenda is House Bill 399<00:03:44.799> an<00:03:45.000> act
• relating to interference with 399 an act relating to interference with the<00:03:46.360> legislative
• It makes the decision on when there's a violation of this act upon the chair, whether it be a committee

Keywords: This meeting will take place upon adjournment of the Senate Chambers. There is not an exact time for this meeting therefore a placeholder time for the live stream has been set for 4:00PM est. Meeting Start: 00:00:00 Roll Call: 00:00:20 HB 10: 00:00:47 HB 399: 00:03:40, 958, all

Summary: The committee met with a quorum and took up two House bills. House Bill 10, relating to the rights of real property owners, was presented as a response to squatting. The sponsors said it would create a streamlined process to remove unauthorized occupants from real property, define “squatter” in statute, and keep existing criminal mischief penalties aligned for damage to property. After a motion and second, the bill was approved and reported favorably with the expression that it should pass. The committee then heard House Bill 399, relating to interference with legislative proceedings. The sponsor and the Senate Sergeant at Arms said the bill is intended to protect the General Assembly’s ability to conduct business by penalizing obstructing or impeding legislators or legislative employees and disruptive conduct in legislative spaces, while still allowing protest. They emphasized that the measure would give the legislative branch protections similar to those already available to the executive and judicial branches, and that arrests would be made only at the call of leadership or a committee chair. Members voted to advance House Bill 399 after discussion. One senator explained that while he supported moving the bill forward, he was concerned the language could be broad enough to cover peaceful demonstrations, such as teachers rallying at the Capitol, and said he would need more time before deciding how to vote on the floor. The committee ultimately reported the bill favorably with the expression that it should pass, and then adjourned.

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• I'm here to testify on Bill 2212, An Act to Patient Opioid Notification.
• I'm here to testify today in support of H. 222, An Act Relative to Access to Psychiatric Collaborative
• sense, and this builds upon collaborative care codes that were established in the Mental Health ADC Act
• One is an act to provide House 2232, an act to require equitable payment from the Commonwealth, and I'll
• Madiotto had just touched on, which is an act ensuring equitable access and care quality for MassHealth

Keywords: 995, all

Summary: The Joint Committee on Mental Health, Substance Use and Recovery held a public hearing on 14 bills focused on insurance, parity, opioids, behavioral health access, and mental health system reform. Chair Mindy Domb and Vice Chair Robyn Kennedy outlined hearing procedures and noted the committee would accept written testimony. The hearing featured testimony from legislators, providers, advocates, and behavioral health organizations, with most speakers urging favorable reports on the bills they addressed. A major topic was psychiatric collaborative care, including H. 222/S. 1390, which would raise reimbursement for collaborative care codes to at least Medicare levels and allow billing outside the MassHealth primary care subcapitation model. Supporters said the model improves access, outcomes, and cost savings by embedding behavioral health in primary care, and several witnesses described successful implementation in practices and schools. Committee members asked questions about how the model works, what specialties use it, barriers to adoption, and whether copays, deductibles, and subcapitation rules should be changed. Witnesses also supported related innovation legislation, including H. 2224, which would create a mental health innovation fund and support nontraditional trauma-healing approaches. Other bills discussed included H. 2212, which would require prescribers to discuss opioid and pain-medication risks, alternatives, and addiction/overdose concerns with patients or guardians; H. 2232 and H. 2233, which would address equitable payment and equitable access for behavioral health providers serving MassHealth patients; and S. 1406, which would add opioid maintenance treatment information to MassPAT and allow patient-authorized access to that information. Witnesses also strongly backed S. 1399, which would set targets to increase behavioral health spending within the overall health care cost benchmark, arguing that Massachusetts underinvests in behavioral health and that greater investment could reduce emergency, hospitalization, homelessness, and criminal justice costs. No votes were taken; the hearing concluded after testimony and committee questions.

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• H957, an act relating to approval of amendments to the charter of the town of Williston.
• President, last year at this time we passed Act 68.
• We also know that the work that we've done in Act 68, Act 167, and others have allowed for hospitals
• Act 68 said begin reference-based pricing in 2027. We're approaching 2027.
• As they come over, we'll act on them expeditiously.

Keywords: 927, senate, all