Bill Commons

MA H 2202

in committee

An Act creating parity for mental and behavioral health services

Massachusetts · 2025-2026 Regular Session (194th General Court) · lower

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Did MA H 2202 pass?

Not yet. MA H 2202 is in committee and has not come to a final vote. Latest recorded action (2026-07-09): Reporting date extended to Thursday, December 31, 2026

What is MA H 2202 about?

By Representative Decker of Cambridge, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2202) of Marjorie C. Decker relative to mental and behavioral health services. Mental Health, Substance Use and Recovery.

Who sponsors MA H 2202?

Marjorie C. Decker is the primary sponsor of MA H 2202, joined by 1 cosponsor.

Description

By Representative Decker of Cambridge, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2202) of Marjorie C. Decker relative to mental and behavioral health services. Mental Health, Substance Use and Recovery.

Introduced
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Latest action
2026-07-09 — Reporting date extended to Thursday, December 31, 2026
Bill type
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Last updated
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Sponsors

  • Marjorie C. Deckerprimary
  • Estela A. Reyescosponsor

Committees

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Action timeline

Newest first

  1. 2026-07-09

    Reporting date extended to Thursday, December 31, 2026

  2. 2026-02-09

    Reported favorably by committee and referred to the committee on Health Care Financing

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  3. 2025-10-24

    Hearing scheduled for 11/03/2025 from 01:00 PM-05:00 PM in A-2

  4. 2025-02-27

    Senate concurred

  5. 2025-02-27

    Referred to the committee on Mental Health, Substance Use and Recovery

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Official source

https://malegislature.gov/Bills/194/H2202

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