Healthcare (Substance Abuse)

passed · Massachusetts · House Mar 30, 2026

H 2217: An Act relative to opioid reversal drugs

By Representative Kerans of Danvers, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2217) of Sally P. Kerans relative to opioid reversal drugs. Mental Health, Substance Use and Recovery.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill promotes access to opioid reversal drugs (naloxone) for overdose emergencies, strengthening public health response in substance use treatment.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Substance Abuse

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passed · Massachusetts · Senate Jan 29, 2026

S 1418: An Act relative to fetal opioid drug exposure

By Mr. Tarr, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1418) of Bruce E. Tarr for legislation relative to fetal opioid drug exposure. Mental Health, Substance Use and Recovery.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareAddresses fetal opioid exposure under Mental Health & Substance Use, supporting healthcare services for affected mothers and infants.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Substance Abuse

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passed · Massachusetts · Senate Jan 12, 2026

S 1395: An Act relative to suicide prevention signage at certain facilities

By Mr. Feeney, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1395) of Paul R. Feeney for legislation relative to suicide prevention signage at certain facilities. Mental Health, Substance Use and Recovery.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill mandates suicide prevention signage at facilities, directly supporting mental health services under healthcare topic as specified in subjects.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Substance Abuse

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passed · Massachusetts · Senate Sep 29, 2025

S 1403: An Act relative to reducing administrative burden

By Ms. Friedman, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1403) of Cindy F. Friedman, Joanne M. Comerford, Mike Connolly, Adam Gómez and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to reducing administrative burden. Mental Health, Substance Use and Recovery.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareReduces administrative burden in mental health services, improving efficiency and access per bill's focus on Mental Health, Substance Use and Recovery.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Substance Abuse

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in committee · Massachusetts · House Oct 30, 2025

HD 4717: An Act establishing a board of registration of licensed mental health counselors

By Representative Badger of Plymouth, a petition (subject to Joint Rule 12) of Michelle L. Badger for legislation to establish to a board of registration of licensed mental health counselors. Mental Health, Substance Use and Recovery.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareEstablishes licensing board for mental health counselors, strengthening professional standards and oversight in mental health services per bill title and summary.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Substance Abuse

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in committee · Massachusetts · Senate Oct 16, 2025

SD 3281: An Act relative to discharges from sober homes

By Mr. Collins, a petition (accompanied by bill) (subject to Joint Rule 12) of Nick Collins for legislation relative to discharges from sober homes. Mental Health, Substance Use and Recovery.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareAddresses discharge procedures for sober homes, supporting continuity of substance use treatment under mental health services90% confidence

Sub-Topics Substance Abuse

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passed · Massachusetts · Senate Nov 6, 2025

S 1421: An Act relative to the mental health of children in schools

By Mr. Velis, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1421) of John C. Velis and Mark C. Montigny for legislation relative to the mental health of children in schools. Mental Health, Substance Use and Recovery.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill mandates mental health services for children in schools, directly advancing access to mental health care under healthcare policy.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Substance Abuse

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passed · Massachusetts · House Mar 30, 2026

H 2240: An Act relative to discharges from sober homes

By Representative Vargas of Haverhill, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2240) of Andres X. Vargas relative to discharges from sober homes. Mental Health, Substance Use and Recovery.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill regulates discharges from sober homes, directly addressing substance use recovery services under mental health, supporting continued care access.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Substance Abuse

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passed · Massachusetts · House Mar 9, 2026

H 3287: An Act to form a special commission to conduct an audit on all abandoned state properties and determine the feasibility of repurposing them into drug addiction treatment facilities

By Representative Ayers of Quincy, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3287) of Bruce J. Ayers for legislation to establish a special commission to conduct an audit on all abandoned state properties and determine the feasibility of repurposing them into drug addiction treatment facilities. State Administration and Regulatory Oversight.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill creates commission to repurpose properties into drug addiction treatment facilities, directly advancing mental health/substance abuse healthcare access.92% confidence

Sub-Topics Substance Abuse

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passed · Massachusetts · House Jul 22, 2026

H 2203: An Act establishing a pilot program for access to regulated psilocybin

By Representative Decker of Cambridge, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2203) of Marjorie C. Decker for legislation to authorize the Department of Public Health to establish a pilot program for psilocybin services for adults with post-traumatic stress disorder and other specified conditions. Mental Health, Substance Use and Recovery.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareEstablishes pilot program for psilocybin therapy for PTSD, expanding mental health treatment access under Department of Public Health90% confidence

Sub-Topics Substance Abuse

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