S1392
Resolve providing for a study and recommendations by a special commission relative to access to behavioral health services for children and families in the commonwealth
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Bill overview
This bill directs a special commission to study the availability and accessibility of behavioral health services for children and families throughout Massachusetts. The commission will then be tasked with making recommendations aimed at improving access to these crucial services. This study is intended to identify gaps in the current system and suggest potential solutions to better support families’ mental and behavioral health needs.
Key provisions
- Establish a special commission to study behavioral health services.
- Assess the availability of existing services for children and families.
- Evaluate barriers to accessing these services.
- Develop recommendations for improving access.
- Focus specifically on services for children and families in the Commonwealth.
Who is affected
- Children
- Families
- Behavioral health service providers
- Massachusetts residents
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Cosponsors
Joanne M. Comerford
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Resolve S.1392 194th (Current)
Resolve providing for a study and recommendations by a special commission relative to access to behavioral health services for children and families in the commonwealth
By Mr. Cyr, a petition (accompanied by resolve, Senate, No. 1392) of Julian Cyr and Joanne M. Comerford that provisions be made for a special commission to study available behavioral health services and to make recommendations for improving access to behavioral health services for children and families in the commonwealth. Mental Health, Substance Use and Recovery.
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Bill Information
Presenter: Julian Cyr
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Resolve History
Displaying 4 actions for Resolve S.1392
| Date | Branch | Action |
| 2/27/2025 | Senate | Referred to the committee on Mental Health, Substance Use and Recovery |
| 2/27/2025 | House | House concurred |
| 6/24/2025 | Joint | Hearing scheduled for 06/30/2025 from 01:00 PM-05:00 PM in A-2 |
| 9/11/2025 | Senate | Accompanied a study order, see S2601 |
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