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

S 1387: An Act enabling physician assistants to authorize psychiatric holds and ensure adequate training on their use

In committee Last action January 8, 2026: Bill reported favorably by committee and referred to the committee on Senate Ways and Means

Plain-language summary

S 1387 is a bill introduced in the Massachusetts Senate on February 27, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: An Act enabling physician assistants to authorize psychiatric holds and ensure adequate training on their use. Primary sponsor: John Cronin (Democratic). It lists 9 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (January 8, 2026): Bill reported favorably by committee and referred to the committee on Senate Ways and Means.

Sponsors

Primary sponsor: John Cronin (Democratic). 9 co-sponsors.