Private act waives age limit for William Pilleri to take Arlington firefighter exam; one-time exception, sunset 6/1/2029; not a general rule.

Authorizes Arlington to use ranked-choice voting for specified local offices, pending voter approval; uses round-by-round tallies and publishes results to boost transparency.

Requires a separate prescription drug out-of-pocket limit in MA health plans, capped at the HDHP minimum annual deductible, protecting patients from high drug costs starting 2026.

Massachusetts bill blocks nonmedical switching by health plans for patients stable on a drug, guarantees continuous coverage, and streamlines medical exemption decisions.