H 2013 Massachusetts House · 193rd Legislature (2023-2024)

An Act relative to halfway houses

This bill establishes a special commission to investigate the safety and effectiveness of using roommate houses as sober homes or halfway houses in Massachusetts. The commission will consist of eleven members representing various stakeholders, including government officials, community residents, and individuals with personal experience related to substance abuse, to review current laws and regulations. By March 31, 2024, the group is required to submit a report containing their findings, recommendations, and potential new legislation to the state legislature.
Bill status passed 3 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Feb 2023
Committee Review
Feb 2023
Senate Passage
Feb 2023
Governor
Introduced Feb 16, 2023 Last action Jun 6, 2024
Floor votes

How they voted

This bill passed the Senate. No roll call record of that vote is available.
Full legislative history

Actions timeline

Total actions
4
Key actions
1
Committee
1
Feb 16, 2023
Upper · Passed
Senate concurred
upper
Feb 16, 2023
Committee
Referred to the committee on Mental Health, Substance Use and Recovery
lower
1 primary · 0 co-sponsors

Sponsors

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Photo of Chynah Tyler
Chynah Tyler
DDemocratic
MA
7th Suffolk