Massachusetts · 194th Legislature (2025-2026) · Proposed Bill
HD 3581: An Act enabling physician assistants to authorize psychiatric holds and ensure adequate training on their use
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Plain-language summary
HD 3581 is a proposed bill introduced in the Massachusetts House. According to its official title, it concerns: An Act enabling physician assistants to authorize psychiatric holds and ensure adequate training on their use. It lists 10 additional sponsors.
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Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 6 · Republican 4
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kate Donaghue | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 19th Worcester |
| Pat Duffy | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 5th Hampden |
| Natalie Higgins | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 4th Worcester |
| Mike Kushmerek | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 3rd Worcester |
| Christopher Markey | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 9th Bristol |
| John Marsi | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 6th Worcester |
| Joe McKenna | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 18th Worcester |
| Paul McMurtry | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 11th Norfolk |
| Bruce Tarr | Co-sponsor | Republican | Senate | First Essex and Middlesex |
| Steve Xiarhos | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 5th Barnstable |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.