Massachusetts · 194th Legislature (2025-2026) · Bill
S 2974: 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
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Plain-language summary
S 2974 is a bill introduced in the Massachusetts Senate on March 12, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: An Act to provide more timely treatment of inpatient mental health care. Primary sponsor: Joint Committee on Health Care Financing. 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.
The committee on Health Care Financing to whom was referred the Senate Bill to provide more timely treatment of inpatient mental health care (Senate, No. 1401), - reports, recommending that the same ought to pass with an amendment substituting a new draft with the same title (Senate, No. 2974).
Sponsors
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joint Committee on Health Care Financing | Primary 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
- Referred to the committee on Senate Ways and Means
- Recommended new draft for S1401
- Reported from the committee on Health Care Financing