Massachusetts · 194th Legislature (2025-2026) · Bill
S 292: An Act relative to growing resources to optimize the utilization of group therapeutic 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 292 is a bill introduced in the Massachusetts Senate on February 27, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: An Act relative to growing resources to optimize the utilization of group therapeutic care. Primary sponsor: John Velis (Democratic). 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. Velis, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 292) of John C. Velis for legislation to create coverage and regulations for group therapeutic care. Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 1
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| John Velis | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | Hampden and Hampshire |
“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 rescheduled to 07/14/2025 from 10:00 AM-02:00 PM in A-1 and Virtual Hearing updated to New End Time
- Hearing scheduled for 07/14/2025 from 10:00 AM-01:00 PM in A-1
- House concurred
- Discharged to the committee on Public Health
- House concurred
- Referred to the committee on Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure