Healthcare (Substance Abuse)

passed · Massachusetts · Senate Jan 12, 2026

S 1389: An Act modernizing the 6 fundamental rights

By Mr. Cyr, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1389) of Julian Cyr and James B. Eldridge for legislation to modernize the 6 fundamental rights. Mental Health, Substance Use and Recovery.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill explicitly targets mental health and substance use recovery services in its summary, aligning with 'supports mental health services' indicator.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Substance Abuse

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passed · Massachusetts · House Mar 12, 2026

H 2227: An Act replacing archaic and stigmatizing language for substance use

By Representative O'Day of West Boylston, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2227) of James J. O'Day relative to updating certain terminology. Mental Health, Substance Use and Recovery.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareUpdates stigmatizing language in mental health/substance use policies, reducing barriers to care access and aligning with mental health service support indicators.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Substance Abuse

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passed · Massachusetts · House Mar 30, 2026

H 2195: An Act to improve the quality of mental health services, and rights of patients, by providing for sufficient privacy

By Representative Day of Stoneham (by request), a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2195) of Vincent Lawrence Dixon for legislation to improve the quality of mental health services and rights of patients by providing for sufficient privacy. Mental Health, Substance Use and Recovery.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill explicitly aims to improve mental health services quality and protect patient rights through privacy provisions, directly advancing healthcare access and patient protections in mental health care.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Mental Health Substance Abuse

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passed · Massachusetts · Senate Apr 30, 2026

S 1390: An Act relative to access to psychiatric collaborative care

By Mr. Cyr, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1390) of Julian Cyr for legislation relative to access to psychiatric collaborative care. Mental Health, Substance Use and Recovery.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill explicitly aims to improve access to psychiatric collaborative care, directly supporting mental health services under the specified topic.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Mental Health Substance Abuse

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passed · Massachusetts · House Mar 30, 2026

H 2232: An Act to require equitable payment from the Commonwealth

By Representative Scanlon of North Attleborough, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2232) of Adam J. Scanlon for legislation to provide that network hospitals be compensated for behavioral health services to certain MassHealth patients. Mental Health, Substance Use and Recovery.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareRequires payment for behavioral health services under MassHealth, supporting mental health coverage for patients95% confidence

Sub-Topics Substance Abuse

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passed · Massachusetts · House Mar 30, 2026

H 2233: An Act providing equitable access to behavioral health services for MassHealth consumers

By Representative Scanlon of North Attleborough, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2233) of Adam J. Scanlon relative to providing equitable access to behavioral health services for MassHealth consumers. Mental Health, Substance Use and Recovery.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill mandates equitable access to behavioral health services for MassHealth, directly supporting mental health access under public health program.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Mental Health Substance Abuse

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passed · Massachusetts · House Mar 30, 2026

H 2204: An Act relative to creating intensive stabilization and treatment units within the Department of Mental Health

By Representative Doherty of Taunton, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2204) of Carol A. Doherty and James K. Hawkins relative to creating intensive stabilization and treatment units within the Department of Mental Health. Mental Health, Substance Use and Recovery.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareCreates intensive stabilization/treatment units within Department of Mental Health, expanding access to mental health services per bill title and summary.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Mental Health Substance Abuse

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introduced · Massachusetts · House

HD 1875: An Act improving access to community behavioral health centers

This bill requires health plans in Massachusetts to cover "behavioral health bundled services" provided by licensed community behavioral health centers (CBHCs) on a nondiscriminatory basis. It applies to Commonwealth employees (active/retired) and all insured individuals covered under group or individual health insurance policies, including hospital/surgical plans and health maintenance contracts. The law defines CBHCs as DPH-licensed clinics and specifies that covered services include mental health, developmental, and substance use disorder care delivered through a flat-rate billing model per encounter. The key mechanism ensures these services are treated equally with other medical benefits in insurance coverage.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareMandates insurance coverage for behavioral health services, expanding access to mental health care under Massachusetts health plans.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Hospitals Mental Health Substance Abuse

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introduced · Massachusetts · House

HD 2788: An Act to expand equity and access to patient centered care for substance abuse disorder

HD 2788 requires Massachusetts' Department of Public Health and the Board of Registration in Medicine to create a healthcare provider education campaign promoting FDA-approved medications for alcohol and opioid use disorders. The campaign covers screening, treatment planning, reducing disparities, and care coordination, counting toward continuing education credits. It also mandates a peer mentoring program for providers serving underserved communities and establishes grants to help providers hire staff for expanded medication-assisted treatment services. The bill requires tracking provider adoption of these treatments and reporting to state committees by 2020.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill mandates education campaign for FDA-approved substance disorder treatments, reduces disparities, establishes peer mentoring, and provides grants for underserved communities, directly expanding access to care.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Public Health Substance Abuse

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introduced · Massachusetts · House

HD 646: An Act relative to the primary care workforce development and loan repayment grant program at community health centers

This bill establishes a new state loan repayment program for healthcare workers at community health centers in Massachusetts. It directly affects primary care physicians, mental health professionals (including community health workers and recovery coaches), and other staff who work at these centers and have student loan debt. The program requires participants to commit to four years of service, prioritizes culturally diverse recruitment, and is funded through an existing state reserve established in 2021. Eligible individuals must not participate in other loan repayment programs and will receive pro-rated assistance based on their work schedule. The program aims to strengthen recruitment and retention of healthcare staff at community health centers statewide.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill creates state loan repayment program for primary care/mental health workers at community health centers, directly funding workforce development and improving access to healthcare services.95% confidence ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentEstablishes loan repayment program for healthcare workers, reducing debt burden and supporting workforce retention in primary care roles.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Primary Care Substance Abuse Workforce Development

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