Massachusetts bills · 194th Legislature (2025-2026)
Massachusetts S 1409
An Act to reform mental health supports and increase public safety
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed Senate
- Passed House
- To Governor
- Became law
Sponsors
- Robyn K. Kennedy (Democratic)
Cosponsors (3)
- Gary Lowell
- Patricia D. Jehlen (Democratic)
- William J. Driscoll, Jr. (Democratic)
Summary
Official abstract published by the Massachusetts legislature· summary
By Ms. Kennedy (by request), a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1409) of Gary Lowell, for legislation to mandate psychiatric evaluations in a hospital emergency room if a restraint authorization is given. Mental Health, Substance Use and Recovery.
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Roll-call votes
No recorded votes on this bill.
Actions
- Dec 8, 2025 · Senate
Accompanied a study order, see S2813 - Sep 26, 2025 · Legislature
Hearing scheduled for 10/06/2025 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