Massachusetts · 194th Legislature (2025-2026) · Bill
S 1387: An Act enabling physician assistants to authorize psychiatric holds and ensure adequate training on their use
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
S 1387 is a bill introduced in the Massachusetts Senate on February 27, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: An Act enabling physician assistants to authorize psychiatric holds and ensure adequate training on their use. Primary sponsor: John Cronin (Democratic). It lists 9 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (January 8, 2026): Bill reported favorably by committee and referred to the committee on Senate Ways and Means.
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
By Mr. Cronin, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1387) of John J. Cronin, Steven George Xiarhos, Bruce E. Tarr and John F. Keenan relative to authorizing physician assistants to issue psychiatric holds and ensure adequate training on their use. Mental Health, Substance Use and Recovery.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 8 · Republican 2
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| John Cronin | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | Worcester and Middlesex |
| Nick Collins | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | First Suffolk |
| Bill Driscoll | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | Norfolk, Plymouth and Bristol |
| Jamie Eldridge | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | Middlesex and Worcester |
| Paul Feeney | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | Bristol and Norfolk |
| John Keenan | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | Norfolk and Plymouth |
| Mike Moore | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | Second Worcester |
| Becca Rausch | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | Norfolk, Worcester and Middlesex |
| 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.
Recent official actions
- Bill reported favorably by committee and referred to the committee on Senate Ways and Means
- Hearing scheduled for 10/06/2025 from 01:00 PM-05:00 PM in A-2
- House concurred
- Referred to the committee on Mental Health, Substance Use and Recovery