Sponsored Legislation
Tony Whitlock Retirement
Private act waives age limit for William Pilleri to take Arlington firefighter exam; one-time exception, sunset 6/1/2029; not a general rule.
Emma Louisa Jefferies Houston 104th birthday
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.
Hope Hartley teacher of the year
Requires insurers to allow medication sync with pro-rated copays and full dispensing fees; cannot deny partial fills for syncing; aims to boost adherence and lower costs.
Tidelands Health, 75th anniversary
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.