Massachusetts · 194th Legislature (2025-2026) · Bill
H 5231: An Act establishing peer respites throughout the Commonwealth
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
H 5231 is a bill introduced in the Massachusetts House on March 12, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: An Act establishing peer respites throughout the Commonwealth. Primary sponsor: Joint Committee on Mental Health, Substance Use and Recovery. It lists 5 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (March 12, 2026): Bill reported favorably by committee and referred to the committee on House Ways and Means.
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Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 4 · Independent 1
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joint Committee on Mental Health, Substance Use and Recovery | Primary sponsor | Not applicable (committee) | — | — |
| Michelle Badger | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 1st Plymouth |
| Leigh Davis | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 3rd Berkshire |
| Thomas Moakley | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | Barnstable, Dukes and Nantucket |
| Lindsay Sabadosa | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 1st Hampshire |
| Susannah Whipps | Co-sponsor | Independent | House | 2nd Franklin |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- Bill reported favorably by committee and referred to the committee on House Ways and Means
- New draft of H2231
- Reported from the committee on Mental Health, Substance Use and Recovery