School District Earned Spending Autonomy Act

Idaho enacted H0883, allowing school districts and public charter schools to earn increased autonomy over spending decisions. The bill passed the House 60-7 and Senate 33-0, receiving bipartisan support. Schools meeting performance criteria established by the State Board of Education may gain greater flexibility in budget allocation and expenditure decisions.

Health Education Programs Appropriation

Idaho H0920 was signed into law, making an appropriation to the State Board of Education and the Board of Regents of the University of Idaho for Health Education Programs for fiscal year 2027. The bill passed the House 47-22 and the Senate 22-11-2, with an effective date of March 27, 2026.

Merit-Based Health Care Act

Idaho Governor signed H0928 into law on April 2, 2026, establishing the Merit-Based Health Care Act. The bill passed the House 56-14 and the Senate 29-6 after multiple amendments. The act adds to existing state law to create merit-based requirements for health care coverage in Idaho.

Public Schools Educational Support Program Appropriation for Fiscal Year 2027

Idaho enacted S1362, providing appropriations for the Public Schools Educational Support Program for fiscal year 2027. The bill was signed by Governor on April 2, 2026, following Senate passage 21-13-1 and House passage 53-14. The legislation establishes state funding levels for Idaho's public K-12 schools.

Massachusetts autism care standards bill

The Massachusetts General Court passed S149, legislation to enhance standards of care for individuals with autism and intellectual and developmental disabilities. The bill aims to increase medical providers' knowledge about autism to improve treatment outcomes. Sponsored by Senator Jason Lewis, the legislation was introduced in the 194th General Court and passed the House on February 27, 2025.

Firefighter Cancer Screening Mandate Through Employer Healthcare

The Massachusetts General Court passed S690, legislation requiring public employers to provide cancer screenings for firefighters through employer-sponsored health care benefits plans or programs. The bill was introduced in the 194th General Court and sponsored by Senator Brendan Crighton. Public employers subject to this mandate must ensure cancer screening coverage is available to their firefighter employees.

AI Healthcare Software Decision-Making Regulation

The Massachusetts Senate passed S2632, legislation addressing the use of artificial intelligence and software tools in healthcare decision-making. The bill was reported favorably by the Joint Committee on Health Care Financing after review by the Advanced Information Technology, the Internet and Cybersecurity committee. This establishes Massachusetts as an early state regulator of AI-assisted healthcare tools.

Rural Health Care Appropriations Act

Idaho Governor signed S1453 into law, providing appropriations to the Department of Health and Welfare for rural health care services for fiscal year 2027. The bill passed the Senate 20-15 and the House 46-20.

Appropriations for Public Schools Student Support Division

Idaho Governor signed S1447, appropriating funds to the Public Schools Educational Support Program's Division of Student Support for fiscal year 2027. The bill passed the Senate 29-4-2 and the House 50-16. This is a state budget appropriation for student support services in Idaho public schools.

Idaho DHW Appropriation FY2027

Idaho enacted Senate Bill 1434, appropriating funds to the Department of Health and Welfare for fiscal year 2027. The bill passed the Senate 24-10-1 and the House 46-21 after legislative review by the Finance Committee. This is a state appropriations bill establishing budget authority for Idaho health and welfare programs.