Massachusetts · 194th Legislature (2025-2026) · Bill
H 2195: An Act to improve the quality of mental health services, and rights of patients, by providing for sufficient privacy
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
Plain-language summary
H 2195 is a bill introduced in the Massachusetts House on February 27, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: An Act to improve the quality of mental health services, and rights of patients, by providing for sufficient privacy. Primary sponsor: Mike Day (Democratic). It lists 1 additional sponsor. Most recent recorded action (March 30, 2026): Accompanied a study order, see H5319 (under House Rule 27).
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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 (by request), a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2195) of Vincent Lawrence Dixon for legislation to improve the quality of mental health services and rights of patients by providing for sufficient privacy. Mental Health, Substance Use and Recovery.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 1
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mike Day | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 31st Middlesex |
| Vincent Lawrence Dixon | Co-sponsor | Not applicable (committee) | — | — |
“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 study order, see H5319 (under House Rule 27)
- Hearing scheduled for 10/14/2025 from 01:00 PM-05:00 PM in A-2
- Senate concurred
- Referred to the committee on Mental Health, Substance Use and Recovery