Healthcare (Substance Abuse)

passed · Massachusetts · House Mar 16, 2026

H 2404: An Act relative to increased availability of opioid antagonist medication

By Representatives Donaghue of Westborough and Puppolo of Springfield, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2404) of Kate Donaghue, Angelo J. Puppolo, Jr. and others relative to increased availability of opioid antagonist medication. Public Health.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill increases availability of opioid antagonists (naloxone) for overdose reversal, directly improving emergency access to life-saving healthcare services in public health.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Public Health Substance Abuse

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passed · Massachusetts · House Mar 30, 2026

H 2213: An Act relative to treatment for substance use disorder

By Representative Jones of North Reading, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2213) of Bradley H. Jones, Jr., Paul K. Frost and Todd M. Smola relative to treatment for substance use disorder. Mental Health, Substance Use and Recovery.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill explicitly focuses on expanding treatment access for substance use disorder, directly strengthening mental health and addiction healthcare services.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Substance Abuse

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passed · Massachusetts · Senate Jun 29, 2026

S 1402: An Act ensuring access to addiction services

By Ms. Friedman, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1402) of Cindy F. Friedman for legislation to ensure access to addiction services. Mental Health, Substance Use and Recovery.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill explicitly ensures access to addiction services under mental health/substance use, directly advancing patient access to healthcare services in this topic area.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Substance Abuse

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passed · Massachusetts · Senate Jan 8, 2026

S 1387: An Act enabling physician assistants to authorize psychiatric holds and ensure adequate training on their use

By Mr. Cronin, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1387) of John J. Cronin, Steven George Xiarhos, Bruce E. Tarr and John F. Keenan relative to authorizing physician assistants to issue psychiatric holds and ensure adequate training on their use. Mental Health, Substance Use and Recovery.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareEnables physician assistants to issue psychiatric holds, expanding mental health access and requiring training to ensure proper use under mental health services.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Mental Health Substance Abuse

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passed · Massachusetts · House Mar 25, 2026

H 2199: An Act ending unnecessary hospitalizations

By Representative Decker of Cambridge, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2199) of Marjorie C. Decker relative to the involuntary hospitalization. Mental Health, Substance Use and Recovery.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareEnds unnecessary involuntary hospitalizations in mental health care, protecting patient rights and supporting appropriate treatment access per bill's focus on Mental Health, Substance Use and Recovery.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Mental Health Substance Abuse

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passed · Massachusetts · House Oct 8, 2025

H 4123: An Act relative to the distribution of opioid antagonists at correctional facilities

By Representatives Donaghue of Westborough and Vargas of Haverhill, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 4123) of Kate Donaghue and Andres X. Vargas relative to the distribution of opioid antagonists at correctional facilities. Public Safety and Homeland Security.

Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeBill mandates opioid antagonist distribution in correctional facilities, addressing inmate health and overdose prevention - a direct correctional reform measure to reduce recidivism and improve rehabilitation.90% confidence ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareDistributing opioid antagonists (naloxone) in correctional facilities prevents overdose deaths, a public health measure directly protecting patient safety in healthcare settings.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Drug Policy Substance Abuse

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passed · Massachusetts · Senate Feb 9, 2026

S 1386: An Act to transfer Bridgewater State Hospital from the Department of Corrections to the Department of Mental Health

By Ms. Creem, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1386) of Cynthia Stone Creem, Joanne M. Comerford, James B. Eldridge and Sally P. Kerans for legislation to transfer Bridgewater State Hospital from the Department of Corrections to the Department of Mental Health. Mental Health, Substance Use and Recovery.

Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeTransferring Bridgewater State Hospital from Corrections to Mental Health prioritizes treatment over incarceration for mental health cases, aligning with criminal justice reform principles.90% confidence ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareTransferring Bridgewater State Hospital to the Department of Mental Health directly strengthens mental health service coordination and oversight, aligning with healthcare support indicators.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Hospitals Mental Health Substance Abuse

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passed · Massachusetts · Senate Feb 26, 2026

S 1406: An Act relative to the prescription monitoring program

By Mr. Keenan, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1406) of John F. Keenan and James K. Hawkins for legislation relative to the prescription monitor program. Mental Health, Substance Use and Recovery.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill establishes prescription monitoring to prevent misuse, supporting mental health/substance use recovery programs as explicitly stated in summary.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Substance Abuse

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passed · Massachusetts · House Jul 29, 2026

H 2193: An Act to ensure efficient and effective implementation of the Roadmap for Behavioral Health Reform

By Representatives Barber of Somerville and Rogers of Cambridge, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2193) of Christine P. Barber, David M. Rogers and others relative to the implementation of behavioral health reform. Mental Health, Substance Use and Recovery.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill mandates implementation of behavioral health reform roadmap, directly supporting mental health services expansion under healthcare topic.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Mental Health Substance Abuse

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passed · Massachusetts · House Mar 30, 2026

H 2212: An Act relative to patient opioid notification

By Representative Howitt of Seekonk, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2212) of Steven S. Howitt relative to the issuing of the initial prescription of Schedule II controlled dangerous substances or other opioid pain relievers. Mental Health, Substance Use and Recovery.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill mandates patient notification for initial opioid prescriptions, aiming to prevent misuse and support substance use recovery programs under public health initiatives.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Substance Abuse

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