Massachusetts bills · 194th Legislature (2025-2026)
Massachusetts H 1749
An Act relative to a humane response to a mental health crisis
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed House
- Passed Senate
- To Governor
- Became law
Sponsors
- Natalie M. Higgins (Democratic)
Cosponsors (3)
- Lindsay N. Sabadosa (Democratic)
- Danillo A. Sena (Democratic)
- James B. Eldridge (Democratic)
Summary
Official abstract published by the Massachusetts legislature· summary
By Representative Higgins of Leominster, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1749) of Natalie M. Higgins and Lindsay N. Sabadosa relative to applications for 3-day commitments to facilities of persons with mental illness. The Judiciary.
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Roll-call votes
No recorded votes on this bill.
Actions
- Mar 26, 2026 · House
Accompanied a study order, see H5281 (under House Rule 27) - Nov 18, 2025 · Legislature
Hearing rescheduled to 11/18/2025 from 01:00 PM-08:00 PM in A-1 and Virtual Hearing updated to New End Time - Nov 7, 2025 · Legislature
Hearing scheduled for 11/18/2025 from 01:00 PM-05:00 PM in A-1 - Feb 27, 2025 · Senate
Senate concurred - Feb 27, 2025 · House
Referred to the committee on The Judiciary