Healthcare (Substance Abuse)

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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passed · Massachusetts · House Nov 5, 2025

H 2208: An Act to establish a perinatal behavioral health care workforce trust fund

By Representative Fluker-Reid of Boston, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2208) of Brandy Fluker-Reid and others for legislation to establish a perinatal behavioral health care workforce trust fund. Mental Health, Substance Use and Recovery.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareEstablishes trust fund for perinatal behavioral health workforce, directly funding mental health services under healthcare topic per bill title and subjects.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Substance Abuse

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passed · Massachusetts · House Mar 30, 2026

H 2223: An Act relative to benzodiazepines and non-benzodiazepine hypnotics

By Representative McMurtry of Dedham, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2223) of Paul McMurtry relative to benzodiazepines and non-benzodiazepine hypnotics. Mental Health, Substance Use and Recovery.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareRegulates benzodiazepines to improve mental health and substance use treatment protocols under Mental Health, Substance Use and Recovery subject.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Substance Abuse

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passed · Massachusetts · House Mar 30, 2026

H 2230: An Act relative to overdose mapping

By Representative Rogers of Cambridge, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2230) of David M. Rogers for legislation to maintain a public database website for fatal and nonfatal opiate overdoses. Mental Health, Substance Use and Recovery.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill creates public overdose database under Mental Health/Substance Use, enabling data-driven public health initiatives and resource allocation for healthcare services.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Substance Abuse

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passed · Massachusetts · House Jul 23, 2026

H 4200: An Act authorizing a pilot for the use of psychedelics in licensed treatment facilities

By Representative O'Day of West Boylston, a petition (subject to Joint Rule 12) of James J. O'Day for legislation to authorize a pilot program for the use of psychedelics in certain licensed treatment facilities. Mental Health, Substance Use and Recovery.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareAuthorizes psychedelic pilot for mental health/substance use treatment, expanding access to innovative care under mental health services.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Substance Abuse

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passed · Massachusetts · Senate Mar 12, 2026

S 1383: An Act establishing peer-run respite centers throughout the Commonwealth

By Ms. Comerford, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1383) of Joanne M. Comerford for legislation to establish peer-run respite centers throughout the Commonwealth. Mental Health, Substance Use and Recovery.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareEstablishes peer-run respite centers for mental health support, expanding access to crisis intervention services under mental health initiatives.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Substance Abuse

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passed · Massachusetts · Senate Oct 23, 2025

S 1391: An Act relative to harm reduction and racial justice

By Mr. Cyr, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1391) of Julian Cyr for legislation relative to harm reduction and racial justice. Mental Health, Substance Use and Recovery.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill focuses on harm reduction and substance use recovery services, directly advancing mental health and substance use treatment access per healthcare policy indicators.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Substance Abuse

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passed · Massachusetts · House Mar 12, 2026

H 2211: An Act modernizing the six fundamental rights

By Representative Higgins of Leominster, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2211) of Natalie M. Higgins and others relative to persons receiving services from the Department of Mental Health. Mental Health, Substance Use and Recovery.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill modernizes rights for mental health service recipients, directly advancing mental health services under healthcare topic.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Substance Abuse

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passed · Massachusetts · House Mar 30, 2026

H 2239: An Act relative to ensuring the privacy of the residents living in sober homes

By Representatives Vargas of Haverhill and Donaghue of Westborough, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2239) of Andres X. Vargas and Kate Donaghue relative to addresses of sober homes. Mental Health, Substance Use and Recovery.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill protects privacy of sober home residents (mental health/substance use recovery services), advancing patient rights in healthcare context.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Substance Abuse

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passed · Massachusetts · Senate Dec 24, 2025

S 1413: An Act to promote victim service funding

By Mr. Montigny, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1413) of Mark C. Montigny for legislation to promote the victim service fund with revenues received by the commonwealth from public and private sources as gifts, grants and donations. Mental Health, Substance Use and Recovery.

Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticePromotes victim service funding, a direct component of criminal justice support systems, aligning with reform goals to assist crime victims.95% confidence ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill explicitly promotes victim services funding with focus on mental health and substance use recovery, directly supporting healthcare services in this area.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Victims' Rights Substance Abuse

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