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MA S 1407

in committee

Resolve to ensure delivery of mental health services to adults with acute mental illness

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

Quick answers

Did MA S 1407 pass?

Not yet. MA S 1407 is in committee as of 2026-01-08 and has not come to a final vote. Latest recorded action (2026-01-08): Committee recommended ought to pass and referred to the committee on Senate Ways and Means

What is MA S 1407 about?

By Mr. Kennedy, a petition (accompanied by resolve, Senate, No. 1407) of Edward J. Kennedy that provisions be made for an investigation and study by a special commission (including members of the General Court) to ensure delivery of mental health services to adults with acute mental illness. Mental Health, Substance Use and Recovery.

Who sponsors MA S 1407?

Edward J. Kennedy is the primary sponsor of MA S 1407, joined by 1 cosponsor.

Description

By Mr. Kennedy, a petition (accompanied by resolve, Senate, No. 1407) of Edward J. Kennedy that provisions be made for an investigation and study by a special commission (including members of the General Court) to ensure delivery of mental health services to adults with acute mental illness. Mental Health, Substance Use and Recovery.

Introduced
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Latest action
2026-01-08 — Committee recommended ought to pass and referred to the committee on Senate Ways and Means
Bill type
bill
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Sponsors

  • Edward J. Kennedyprimary
  • Mike Connollycosponsor

Committees

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Action timeline

  1. 2025-02-27

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

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  2. 2025-02-27

    House concurred

  3. 2025-07-18

    Hearing scheduled for 07/28/2025 from 01:00 PM-05:00 PM in A-2

  4. 2025-11-06

    Bill reported favorably by committee and referred to the committee on Rules of the two branches, acting concurrently

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  5. 2026-01-08

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

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Votes

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Official source

https://malegislature.gov/Bills/194/S1407

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