Massachusetts bills · 194th Legislature (2025-2026)
Massachusetts H 2227
An Act replacing archaic and stigmatizing language for substance use
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed House
- Passed Senate
- To Governor
- Became law
Sponsors
- James J. O'Day (Democratic)
Cosponsors (3)
- Tara T. Hong (Democratic)
- Christopher Hendricks (Democratic)
- Marjorie C. Decker (Democratic)
Summary
Official abstract published by the Massachusetts legislature· summary
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.
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Roll-call votes
No recorded votes on this bill.
Actions
- Mar 12, 2026 · House
Bill reported favorably by committee and referred to the committee on House Ways and Means - Jan 12, 2026 · House
Reporting date extended to Wednesday, March 18, 2026 - Oct 3, 2025 · Legislature
Hearing scheduled for 10/14/2025 from 01:00 PM-05:00 PM in A-2 - Feb 27, 2025 · Senate
Senate concurred - Feb 27, 2025 · House
Referred to the committee on Mental Health, Substance Use and Recovery