H2195
An Act to improve the quality of mental health services, and rights of patients, by providing for sufficient privacy
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Bill overview
This bill aims to enhance the quality of mental health services and protect the rights of patients in Massachusetts. It focuses on ensuring sufficient privacy for individuals receiving mental health care. The legislation seeks to improve the overall experience and safeguards for those utilizing these services. It builds upon previous attempts to address similar concerns.
Key provisions
- Requires enhanced privacy protections for mental health patients.
- Aims to improve the quality of mental health services offered in the state.
- Protects patient rights within the mental health system.
- Addresses concerns related to privacy in mental healthcare settings.
Who is affected
- Individuals receiving mental health services
- Mental health professionals
- Patients in Massachusetts
Notable changes
- Builds on previous legislation (H.1708, H.1976, H.2077, H.2201, H.1164) addressing mental health privacy.
- Specifically targets privacy concerns within the mental health sector.
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Primary sponsor
Michael S. Day
Cosponsor
Vincent Lawrence Dixon
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Bill H.2195 194th (Current)
An Act to improve the quality of mental health services, and rights of patients, by providing for sufficient privacy
By Representative Day of Stoneham (by request), a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2195) of Vincent Lawrence Dixon for legislation to improve the quality of mental health services and rights of patients by providing for sufficient privacy. Mental Health, Substance Use and Recovery.
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Bill Information
Presenting Legislator is not a sponsor of this measure.
Presenter: Michael S. Day (By Request)
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Bill History
Displaying 5 actions for Bill H.2195
| Date | Branch | Action |
| 2/27/2025 | House | Referred to the committee on Mental Health, Substance Use and Recovery |
| 2/27/2025 | Senate | Senate concurred |
| 10/3/2025 | Joint | Hearing scheduled for 10/14/2025 from 01:00 PM-05:00 PM in A-2 |
| House | Reported by committee to Clerk’s Office for processing, will accompany a study order | |
| 3/30/2026 | House | Accompanied a study order, see H5319 (under House Rule 27) |
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