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HD 3662

An Act relative to diabetes prevention

194th Legislature (2025-2026) Introduced by Rich Haggerty

Creates a formal state diabetes action plan with cross-agency coordination, benchmarks, and biennial progress reports to reduce incidence and improve care.

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Bill Summary · HD 3662

Summary: An Act relative to diabetes prevention (House Bill HD 3662)

Overview

HD 3662 proposes to create a formal, state-level diabetes action plan within the Massachusetts Department of Public Health (DPH) to reduce the prevalence and impact of diabetes in the Commonwealth. The plan would be developed in coordination with key public health and financing agencies and would guide prevention, care, and treatment efforts. The measure emphasizes interagency collaboration and regular public reporting on progress and funding needs, with funding to be provided only “subject to appropriation.”

Purpose and Intent

  • Establish a diabetes action plan to identify goals and benchmarks aimed at reducing diabetes incidence and improving diabetes care and complication management.
  • Coordinate actions across state agencies to implement prevention and control strategies.
  • Provide regular, data-driven assessments to inform policy and potential legislative changes.

Key Provisions

  • Creation of Section 238 in Chapter 111 (subject to appropriation): The commissioner of public health shall establish a diabetes action plan within the DPH.
  • Consultative process: Plan development must involve the Health Policy Commission, the Center for Health Information and Analysis (CHIA), the Group Insurance Commission (GIC), and the Division of Medical Assistance.
  • Plan goals: Identify clear goals and benchmarks to reduce diabetes prevalence and its impact; outline department and state agency plans to reduce incidence, improve care, and control diabetes-related complications.
  • Biennial reporting requirement: The DPH, in consultation with the same partners, must submit a comprehensive biennial report by July 1 of each odd-numbered year to the Senate Ways and Means, House Ways and Means, and the joint committees on health care financing and public health. The report must cover:
    • (i) Financial impact of diabetes on the Commonwealth and its political subdivisions
    • (ii) Number of people affected by diabetes
    • (iii) Persons included in prevention and diabetes control programs
    • (iv) Effects and benefits of implemented programs
    • (v) Coordination among state agencies regarding diabetes prevention, control, and treatment
    • (vi) Goals and benchmarks established in the plan
    • (vii) Progress toward those goals and benchmarks
    • (viii) Additional recommended actions
    • (ix) Funding needs for programs established or recommended
    • (x) Legislative recommendations related to diabetes prevention, control, and treatment
  • Funding: Implementation is contingent upon appropriation; the bill outlines reporting and planning requirements but does not create an explicit funding authorization beyond the general “subject to appropriation” condition.

Affected Parties and Institutions

  • Massachusetts Department of Public Health (primary implementer)
  • Health Policy Commission
  • Center for Health Information and Analysis
  • Group Insurance Commission
  • Division of Medical Assistance
  • State agencies, municipalities, and non-governmental organizations involved in diabetes prevention and care

Timing and Process

  • Legislative status: Filed January 17, 2025 (House Docket No. 3662; related to 2023-2024 similar matter, House No. 2190).
  • Biennial reporting cadence: Reports due by July 1 of each odd-numbered year.
  • Implementation contingent on appropriation decisions; the plan and reports are designed to guide future funding and legislative actions.

Potential Impact

  • Creates a formal, cross-agency framework and benchmarks for diabetes prevention and care in Massachusetts.
  • Improves data collection and transparency regarding the diabetes burden and program effectiveness.
  • Supports evidence-based budget planning and potential policy changes to reduce diabetes incidence and complications.

Note: As a proposed bill, actual effect would depend on passage, any amendments, and the annual state budget process.

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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