Massachusetts · 194th Legislature (2025-2026) · Bill
H 2204: An Act relative to creating intensive stabilization and treatment units within the Department of Mental Health
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
H 2204 is a bill introduced in the Massachusetts House on February 27, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: An Act relative to creating intensive stabilization and treatment units within the Department of Mental Health. Primary sponsor: Carol A. Doherty. 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 Doherty of Taunton, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2204) of Carol A. Doherty and James K. Hawkins relative to creating intensive stabilization and treatment units within the Department of Mental Health. Mental Health, Substance Use and Recovery.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 1
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carol A. Doherty | Primary sponsor | Not applicable (committee) | — | — |
| Jim Hawkins | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 2nd Bristol |
“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 11/10/2025 from 01:00 PM-05:00 PM in A-2
- Senate concurred
- Referred to the committee on Mental Health, Substance Use and Recovery