Massachusetts · 194th Legislature (2025-2026) · Bill
H 2197: An Act ensuring access to addiction services
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
Plain-language summary
H 2197 is a bill introduced in the Massachusetts House on February 27, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: An Act ensuring access to addiction services. It lists 4 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (April 23, 2026): Accompanied a study order, see H5338 (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 Representatives Decker of Cambridge and Scarsdale of Pepperell, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2197) of Marjorie C. Decker relative to access to addiction services. Mental Health, Substance Use and Recovery.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 4
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Marjorie Decker | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 25th Middlesex |
| Chris Hendricks | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 11th Bristol |
| Tara Hong | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 18th Middlesex |
| Estela Reyes | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 4th Essex |
“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 H5338 (under House Rule 27)
- Reporting date extended to Wednesday, March 18, 2026
- Hearing scheduled for 10/06/2025 from 01:00 PM-05:00 PM in A-2
- Senate concurred
- Referred to the committee on Mental Health, Substance Use and Recovery