Massachusetts bills · 194th Legislature (2025-2026)
Massachusetts S 1386
An Act to transfer Bridgewater State Hospital from the Department of Corrections to the Department of Mental Health
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed Senate
- Passed House
- To Governor
- Became law
Sponsors
- Cynthia Stone Creem (Democratic)
Cosponsors (5)
- Joanne M. Comerford (Democratic)
- James B. Eldridge (Democratic)
- Sally P. Kerans (Democratic)
- Paul W. Mark (Democratic)
- Pavel M. Payano (Democratic)
Summary
Official abstract published by the Massachusetts legislature· summary
By Ms. Creem, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1386) of Cynthia Stone Creem, Joanne M. Comerford, James B. Eldridge and Sally P. Kerans for legislation to transfer Bridgewater State Hospital from the Department of Corrections to the Department of Mental Health. Mental Health, Substance Use and Recovery.
Text versions
Roll-call votes
No recorded votes on this bill.
Actions
- Feb 9, 2026 · Senate
Committee recommended ought to pass and referred to the committee on Senate Ways and Means - Jan 8, 2026 · Senate
Bill reported favorably by committee and referred to the committee on Health Care Financing - Oct 3, 2025 · Legislature
Hearing scheduled for 10/14/2025 from 01:00 PM-05:00 PM in A-2 - Feb 27, 2025 · House
House concurred - Feb 27, 2025 · Senate
Referred to the committee on Mental Health, Substance Use and Recovery