Massachusetts · 194th Legislature (2025-2026) · Bill
H 2201: An Act relative to ensuring quality mental health services in state correctional facilities
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
H 2201 is a bill introduced in the Massachusetts House on February 27, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: An Act relative to ensuring quality mental health services in state correctional facilities. Primary sponsor: Marjorie Decker (Democratic). It lists 3 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 Representative Decker of Cambridge, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2201) of Marjorie C. Decker relative to quality mental health services in state correctional facilities. Mental Health, Substance Use and Recovery.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 4
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Marjorie Decker | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 25th Middlesex |
| Natalie Higgins | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 4th Worcester |
| Sam Montaño | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 15th Suffolk |
| 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 10/14/2025 from 01:00 PM-05:00 PM in A-2
- Senate concurred
- Referred to the committee on Mental Health, Substance Use and Recovery