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H 4673 Massachusetts House · 194th Legislature (2025-2026)

An Act protecting first responders and enhancing access to behavioral health centers

This bill (H 4673) shields licensed law enforcement officers, EMTs, ambulance services, and other emergency medical personnel from legal claims or penalties when they transport individuals to community behavioral health centers in good faith. It directly affects first responders and behavioral health centers by removing liability concerns during these transports. The key provision creates legal immunity for "good faith" actions or inactions related to such transports, as defined in existing law. This change aims to encourage timely access to mental health care without fear of lawsuits for responders acting appropriately.
Issues: ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeRemoves liability for first responders transporting individuals to behavioral health centers, reducing unnecessary criminal justice involvement and aligning with reform goals.85% confidence ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill removes legal liability for first responders transporting to behavioral health centers, directly enhancing access to mental health services per its title and summary.95% confidence
Bill status in committee 1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Nov 2025
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Nov 3, 2025 Last action Dec 1, 2025
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Total actions
6
Key actions
3
Committee
3
Dec 1, 2025
Lower · Passed
Committee reported that the matter be placed in the Orders of the Day for the next sitting
lower
Nov 3, 2025
Lower · Passed
Bill reported favorably by committee and referred to the committee on House Steering, Policy and Scheduling
lower
Nov 3, 2025
Lower · Passed
Reported from the committee on The Judiciary
lower
0 primary · 1 co-sponsor

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