Massachusetts · 194th Legislature (2025-2026) · Bill
S 2884: An Act expanding loan repayment assistance for primary care physicians working in integrated primary and behavioral health care settings
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
S 2884 is a bill introduced in the Massachusetts Senate on January 8, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: An Act expanding loan repayment assistance for primary care physicians working in integrated primary and behavioral health care settings. Primary sponsor: Joint Committee on Mental Health, Substance Use and Recovery. It lists 1 additional sponsor. 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.
Senate, January 8, 2025 -- The committee on Mental Health, Substance Use and Recovery to whom was referred the petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1385) of Joanne M. Comerford for legislation to expand loan repayment assistance for primary care physicians, report the accompanying bill (Senate, No. 2884).
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 1
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joint Committee on Mental Health, Substance Use and Recovery | Primary sponsor | Not applicable (committee) | — | — |
| Jo Comerford | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | Hampshire, Franklin 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
- New draft of S1385
- Reported from the committee on Mental Health, Substance Use and Recovery