Massachusetts · 194th Legislature (2025-2026) · Proposed Bill
HD 457: An Act transferring Bridgewater State Hospital from the Department of Correction to the Department of Mental Health
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Plain-language summary
HD 457 is a proposed bill introduced in the Massachusetts House. According to its official title, it concerns: An Act transferring Bridgewater State Hospital from the Department of Correction to the Department of Mental Health. Primary sponsor: Christine Barber (Democratic). It lists 5 additional sponsors.
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Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 4 · Independent 1
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Christine Barber | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 34th Middlesex |
| Rodney M. Elliott | Co-sponsor | Not applicable (committee) | — | — |
| Mary Keefe | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 15th Worcester |
| Sally Kerans | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 13th Essex |
| 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.