Massachusetts · 194th Legislature (2025-2026) · Bill
S 1401: An Act to provide more timely treatment of inpatient mental health care
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
Plain-language summary
S 1401 is a bill introduced in the Massachusetts Senate on February 27, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: An Act to provide more timely treatment of inpatient mental health care. Primary sponsor: Cindy Friedman (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (March 12, 2026): 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 Ms. Friedman, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1401) of Cindy F. Friedman for legislation to provide more timely treatment of inpatient mental health care. Mental Health, Substance Use and Recovery.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 1
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cindy Friedman | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | Fourth Middlesex |
“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 Senate Ways and Means
- Committee recommended ought to pass with an amendment, substituting a new draft, see S2974
- Bill reported favorably by committee and referred to the committee on Health Care Financing
- 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