Massachusetts · 194th Legislature (2025-2026) · Proposed Bill
HD 5406: An Act establishing the Massachusetts Violent and Dangerous Persons Mental Health Information System
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
HD 5406 is a proposed bill introduced in the Massachusetts House on December 11, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: An Act establishing the Massachusetts Violent and Dangerous Persons Mental Health Information System. Primary sponsor: Alan Silvia (Democratic). It lists 5 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (December 11, 2025): Referred to the committee on House Rules.
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
By Representative Silvia of Fall River, a petition (subject to Joint Rule 12) of Alan Silvia for legislation to establish a violent and dangerous persons mental health information system within the Executive Office of Public Safety and Security. Public Safety and Homeland Security.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 4 · Republican 2
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alan Silvia | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 7th Bristol |
| Brian Ashe | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 2nd Hampden |
| Carole Fiola | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 6th Bristol |
| Steven Howitt | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 4th Bristol |
| Christopher Markey | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 9th Bristol |
| 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.
Recent official actions
- Referred to the committee on House Rules