Massachusetts · 194th Legislature (2025-2026) · Bill

H 3291: An Act transferring Bridgewater State Hospital from the Department of Correction to the Department of Mental Health

In committee Last action December 18, 2025: Bill reported favorably by committee and referred to the committee on House Ways and Means

Plain-language summary

H 3291 is a bill introduced in the Massachusetts House on February 27, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: An Act transferring Bridgewater State Hospital from the Department of Correction to the Department of Mental Health. Primary sponsor: Christine Barber (Democratic). It lists 13 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (December 18, 2025): Bill reported favorably by committee and referred to the committee on House Ways and Means.

Sponsors

Primary sponsor: Christine Barber (Democratic). 13 co-sponsors.