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MA H 5230

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An Act relative to access to psychiatric collaborative care

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

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Did MA H 5230 pass?

Not yet. MA H 5230 is in committee and has not come to a final vote. Latest recorded action (2026-07-22): Committee recommended bill ought to pass and referred to the committee on House Ways and Means

What is MA H 5230 about?

MA H 5230 is a bill in the 2025-2026 Regular Session (194th General Court) titled “An Act relative to access to psychiatric collaborative care”.

Who sponsors MA H 5230?

Joint Committee on Mental Health, Substance Use and Recovery is the primary sponsor of MA H 5230, joined by 5 cosponsors.

Introduced
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Latest action
2026-07-22 — Committee recommended bill ought to pass and referred to the committee on House Ways and Means
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Sponsors

  • Joint Committee on Mental Health, Substance Use and Recoveryprimary
  • Kathleen R. LaNatracosponsor
  • Michelle L. Badgercosponsor
  • Michael D. Bradycosponsor
  • Bud L. Williamscosponsor
  • Steven George Xiarhoscosponsor

Committees

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Action timeline

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  1. 2026-07-22

    Committee recommended bill ought to pass and referred to the committee on House Ways and Means

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  2. 2026-07-09

    Reporting date extended to Thursday, December 31, 2026

  3. 2026-03-12

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

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  4. 2026-03-12

    New draft of H2220

  5. 2026-03-12

    Reported from the committee on Mental Health, Substance Use and Recovery

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