Massachusetts · 194th Legislature (2025-2026) · Bill
H 1637: An Act protecting first responders and enhancing access to 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 1637 is a bill introduced in the Massachusetts House on February 27, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: An Act protecting first responders and enhancing access to behavioral health centers. Primary sponsor: Mike Day (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (November 3, 2025): Accompanied a new draft, see H4673.
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
By Representative Day of Stoneham, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1637) of Michael S. Day relative to claims, liability or penalties for transporting a person to a community behavioral health center. The Judiciary.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 1
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mike Day | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 31st Middlesex |
“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 H4673
- Hearing scheduled for 07/29/2025 from 01:00 PM-05:10 PM in A-2
- Hearing rescheduled to 07/29/2025 from 01:00 PM-05:10 PM in A-2 and Virtual Hearing updated to New End Time
- Hearing rescheduled to 07/29/2025 from 01:00 PM-06:00 PM in A-2 and Virtual Hearing updated to New End Time
- Hearing scheduled for 07/29/2025 from 01:00 PM-05:00 PM in A-2
- Senate concurred
- Referred to the committee on The Judiciary