Massachusetts · 194th Legislature (2025-2026) · Bill
S 1409: An Act to reform mental health supports and increase public safety
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
Plain-language summary
S 1409 is a bill introduced in the Massachusetts Senate on February 27, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: An Act to reform mental health supports and increase public safety. Primary sponsor: Robyn Kennedy (Democratic). It lists 3 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (December 8, 2025): Accompanied a study order, see S2813.
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
By Ms. Kennedy (by request), a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1409) of Gary Lowell, for legislation to mandate psychiatric evaluations in a hospital emergency room if a restraint authorization is given. Mental Health, Substance Use and Recovery.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 3
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Robyn Kennedy | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | First Worcester |
| Bill Driscoll | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | Norfolk, Plymouth and Bristol |
| Pat Jehlen | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | Second Middlesex |
| Gary Lowell | Co-sponsor | Not applicable (committee) | — | — |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- Accompanied a study order, see S2813
- 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