An Act to address mental health and substance use needs
This bill establishes a new grant program within the Massachusetts Department of Mental Health to address rising needs for mental health and substance use disorder services. The legislation creates a funding mechanism specifically designed to support these services across the state. By adding this section to Chapter 111 of the General Laws, the bill directs the department to allocate resources toward these health issues.
Bill status
passed
3 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Feb 2023
Committee Review
Feb 2023
House Passage
Feb 2023
Governor
Introduced Feb 16, 2023
Last action Feb 12, 2024
Floor votes
How they voted
This bill passed the House. 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
Lower · Passed
House concurred
lower
Feb 16, 2023
Committee
Referred to the committee on Mental Health, Substance Use and Recovery
upper
1 primary · 0 co-sponsors
Sponsors
Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
John Velis
DDemocratic
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