Massachusetts · 194th Legislature (2025-2026) · Bill
H 2228: An Act providing appropriate care for certain populations
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
H 2228 is a bill introduced in the Massachusetts House on February 27, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: An Act providing appropriate care for certain populations. Primary sponsor: Dave Robertson (Democratic). It lists 3 additional sponsors. 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 Robertson of Tewksbury, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2228) of David Allen Robertson for legislation to create forensic units in certain hospitalization settings. Mental Health, Substance Use and Recovery.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 4
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dave Robertson | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 19th Middlesex |
| Mike Brady | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | Second Plymouth and Norfolk |
| Chris Flanagan | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 1st Barnstable |
| Margaret Scarsdale | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 1st Middlesex |
“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