H2197
An Act ensuring access to addiction services
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Bill overview
This bill aims to improve access to addiction services in Massachusetts. It seeks to expand the availability of treatment options and support for individuals struggling with substance use disorders. The legislation intends to address barriers to care and ensure that more people can receive the help they need. It is part of a series of similar bills proposing improvements to addiction services within the state.
Key provisions
- Expands access to medication-assisted treatment (MAT) for opioid use disorder.
- Increases funding for community-based addiction treatment programs.
- Supports the development of integrated care models that combine mental health and substance use services.
- Promotes the training and recruitment of addiction specialists.
- Addresses workforce shortages in the addiction treatment field.
- Establishes a task force to study and recommend improvements to the state’s addiction services system.
Who is affected
- Individuals struggling with substance use disorders
- Families affected by addiction
- Addiction treatment providers
- Mental health professionals
- Massachusetts residents
Notable changes
- The bill is part of a series of similar proposals, suggesting a broader effort to reform addiction services in Massachusetts.
- It references a study order (H5338) indicating a planned in-depth analysis of the state’s addiction services system.
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Primary sponsor
Marjorie C. Decker
Cosponsors
Christopher Hendricks
Estela A. Reyes
Marjorie C. Decker
Tara T. Hong
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Bill H.2197 194th (Current)
An Act ensuring access to addiction services
By Representatives Decker of Cambridge and Scarsdale of Pepperell, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2197) of Marjorie C. Decker relative to access to addiction services. Mental Health, Substance Use and Recovery.
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Bill Information
Presenters: Marjorie C. Decker , Margaret R. Scarsdale
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Bill History
Displaying 6 actions for Bill H.2197
| Date | Branch | Action |
| 2/27/2025 | House | Referred to the committee on Mental Health, Substance Use and Recovery |
| 2/27/2025 | Senate | Senate concurred |
| 9/26/2025 | Joint | Hearing scheduled for 10/06/2025 from 01:00 PM-05:00 PM in A-2 |
| 12/24/2025 | House | Reporting date extended to Wednesday, March 18, 2026 |
| House | Reported by committee to Clerk’s Office for processing, will accompany a study order | |
| 4/23/2026 | House | Accompanied a study order, see H5338 (under House Rule 27) |
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