Massachusetts · 194th Legislature (2025-2026) · Bill
H 2202: An Act creating parity for mental and behavioral health 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 2202 is a bill introduced in the Massachusetts House on February 27, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: An Act creating parity for mental and behavioral health services. Primary sponsor: Marjorie Decker (Democratic). It lists 1 additional sponsor. Most recent recorded action (July 9, 2026): Reporting date extended to Thursday, December 31, 2026.
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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. 2202) of Marjorie C. Decker relative to mental and behavioral health services. Mental Health, Substance Use and Recovery.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 2
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Marjorie Decker | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 25th 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
- Reporting date extended to Thursday, December 31, 2026
- Reported favorably by committee and referred to the committee on Health Care Financing
- Hearing scheduled for 11/03/2025 from 01:00 PM-05:00 PM in A-2
- Senate concurred
- Referred to the committee on Mental Health, Substance Use and Recovery