Healthcare (Substance Abuse)

passed · Massachusetts · House Mar 16, 2026

H 2420: An Act relative to preventing death by drug overdose

By Representative Galvin of Canton, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2420) of William C. Galvin for legislation to authorize emergency medical technicians to restrain patients who present immediate or serious threats of bodily harm to themselves or others. Public Health.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill authorizes EMTs to restrain patients in overdose emergencies, directly enhancing public health response to prevent death by drug overdose under Public Health subject.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Substance Abuse

Track

passed · Massachusetts · Senate Feb 9, 2026

S 1415: An Act relative to PANDAS/PANS

By Mr. O'Connor, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1415) of Patrick M. O'Connor for legislation relative to PANDAS/PANS. Mental Health, Substance Use and Recovery.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill addresses PANDAS/PANS under Mental Health services, aiming to advance care for these conditions, directly supporting healthcare access within mental health.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Substance Abuse

Track

passed · Massachusetts · House Jan 7, 2026

H 1462: An Act to support college students in recovery

By Representative Tarsky of Needham, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1462) of Joshua Tarsky and Rebecca L. Rausch that certain public institutions of higher education create college campus recovery-focused housing programs to provide alcohol and drug-free environments for students recovering from substance use disorder. Higher Education.

Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationBill creates recovery-focused housing programs at public higher ed institutions to support students with substance use disorder, enhancing student support services within higher education.95% confidence ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareCreates campus recovery housing for substance use disorder, directly supporting mental health services through specialized environments for treatment access.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Substance Abuse

Track

passed · Massachusetts · House Nov 5, 2025

H 2207: An Act building resilience and increasing access to mental health services

By Representative Fluker-Reid of Boston, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2207) of Brandy Fluker-Reid for legislation to establish a grant program for increased mental health needs in nonprofit organizations at high risk of hate crimes. Mental Health, Substance Use and Recovery.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill establishes grant program to increase mental health services access for nonprofits, directly advancing mental health care under healthcare policy.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Substance Abuse

Track

passed · Massachusetts · Senate Jan 8, 2026

S 1407: Resolve to ensure delivery of mental health services to adults with acute mental illness

By Mr. Kennedy, a petition (accompanied by resolve, Senate, No. 1407) of Edward J. Kennedy that provisions be made for an investigation and study by a special commission (including members of the General Court) to ensure delivery of mental health services to adults with acute mental illness. Mental Health, Substance Use and Recovery.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill explicitly aims to ensure delivery of mental health services for adults with acute illness through a commission study, directly supporting mental health services as per topic indicators.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Mental Health Substance Abuse

Track

passed · Massachusetts · Senate Nov 6, 2025

S 1410: An Act helping overdosing persons in emergencies

By Ms. Lovely, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1410) of Joan B. Lovely relative to the requirements and procedures necessary for first responders to provide urgent help to persons at risk of serious and deadly harm from opioids and opioid overdose. Mental Health, Substance Use and Recovery.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill establishes emergency response protocols for opioid overdoses, directly enhancing urgent care access for substance use disorders under mental health services.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Substance Abuse

Track

passed · Massachusetts · Senate Sep 11, 2025

S 1416: An Act to increase substance use prevention and awareness and reduce overdose abandonment

By Mr. O'Connor, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1416) of Patrick M. O'Connor for legislation to increase substance use prevention and awareness and reduce overdose abandonment. Mental Health, Substance Use and Recovery.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill increases substance use prevention and awareness, directly supporting mental health services and public health initiatives to reduce overdoses.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Substance Abuse

Track

passed · Massachusetts · House Feb 19, 2026

H 1913: An Act relative to treatment, not incarceration

By Representatives Nguyen of Andover and Decker of Cambridge, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1913) of Tram T. Nguyen, Marjorie C. Decker and others relative to court considerations of persons having alcohol or substance use disorders and needing treatment. The Judiciary.

Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeBill redirects court focus from incarceration to treatment for substance use disorders, promoting rehabilitation over punishment.95% confidence ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill redirects court focus from incarceration to treatment for substance use disorders, advancing healthcare access for mental health services.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Drug Policy Substance Abuse

Track

passed · Massachusetts · House Mar 30, 2026

H 2235: An Act ensuring safe disposal of hypodermic needles and lancets in the Commonwealth

By Representative Sousa of Framingham, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2235) of Priscila S. Sousa relative to the disposal of hypodermic needles and lancets. Mental Health, Substance Use and Recovery.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill mandates safe disposal of medical waste to prevent public health risks, directly supporting mental health and substance use recovery programs through safer community practices.92% confidence

Sub-Topics Substance Abuse

Track

introduced · Massachusetts · House

HD 2240: An Act relative to substance use disorder evaluations

This bill requires the Massachusetts Department of Public Health to annually collect and report specific data on substance use disorder evaluations. The department must track the frequency and locations of these evaluations, including how many people who received an evaluation later returned to an acute care facility for opioid overdose treatment within the same year. The data must be reported annually by January 1 to the Joint Committee on Health Care Financing, the Joint Committee on Mental Health and Substance Abuse, and the House and Senate Ways and Means committees. The bill does not change treatment protocols or funding but mandates transparency in tracking evaluation outcomes related to opioid overdoses.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareRequires data collection on substance use disorder evaluations to monitor outcomes and improve public health response, aligning with mental health service support indicators.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Public Health Substance Abuse

Track