Massachusetts · 194th Legislature (2025-2026) · Bill
H 1276: An Act improving access to community behavioral health centers
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
Plain-language summary
H 1276 is a bill introduced in the Massachusetts House on February 27, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: An Act improving access to community behavioral health centers. It lists 2 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (January 8, 2026): Accompanied a new draft, see H4897.
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
By Representatives O'Day of West Boylston and Kushmerek of Fitchburg, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1276) of James J. O'Day relative to coverage for behavioral health bundled services. Financial Services.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 2
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lisa Field | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 3rd Bristol |
| Jim O'Day | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 14th Worcester |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- Accompanied a new draft, see H4897
- Hearing rescheduled to 09/09/2025 from 10:30 AM-12:30 PM in A-2 and Virtual Hearing updated to New End Time
- Hearing scheduled for 09/09/2025 from 10:30 AM-1:00 PM in A-2 and virtual
- Senate concurred
- Referred to the committee on Financial Services