Massachusetts · 194th Legislature (2025-2026) · Bill
S 1420: An Act relative to the administration of anti-psychotic or other psychotropic substances to nursing home residents
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
S 1420 is a bill introduced in the Massachusetts Senate on February 27, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: An Act relative to the administration of anti-psychotic or other psychotropic substances to nursing home residents. Primary sponsor: Bruce Tarr (Republican). It lists 3 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (February 26, 2026): Accompanied a study order, see S2972.
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
By Mr. Tarr, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1420) of Bruce E. Tarr and Joanne M. Comerford for legislation relative to the administration of anti-psychotic or other psychotropic substances to nursing home residents. Mental Health, Substance Use and Recovery.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 2 · Republican 2
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bruce Tarr | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | First Essex and Middlesex |
| Jo Comerford | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | Hampshire, Franklin and Worcester |
| Peter Durant | Co-sponsor | Republican | Senate | Worcester and Hampshire |
| Jamie Eldridge | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | Middlesex and Worcester |
“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 S2972
- Bill reported favorably by committee and referred to the committee on Health Care Financing
- Hearing scheduled for 10/14/2025 from 01:00 PM-05:00 PM in A-2
- House concurred
- Referred to the committee on Mental Health, Substance Use and Recovery