S1394
An Act ensuring efficient and effective implementation of behavioral health reform
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Bill overview
This bill aims to improve how behavioral health reforms are put into practice in Massachusetts. It focuses on ensuring that the state’s efforts to address mental health and substance use issues are implemented efficiently and effectively. The bill seeks to streamline processes and improve the overall effectiveness of these programs. It is part of a broader effort to reorganize and improve services within the Department of Mental Health and Human Services.
Key provisions
- Directs the Department of Mental Health to evaluate and improve implementation strategies for behavioral health reform.
- Supports a study order (S2972) related to behavioral health reform.
- References the committee on Health Care Financing for further review.
- Aims to enhance coordination between different behavioral health agencies.
- Focuses on ensuring efficient and effective implementation of existing reforms.
- Related to the Roadmap for Behavioral Health Reform (H.2193).
Who is affected
- Individuals receiving behavioral health services in Massachusetts
- Mental Health agencies
- Substance Use treatment providers
- Department of Mental Health
- Department of Health Care Financing
Notable changes
- The bill is part of a larger effort to reorganize state agencies related to health and human services.
- It references a related study order (S2972) to assess the current state of behavioral health reform.
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Bill S.1394 194th (Current)
An Act ensuring efficient and effective implementation of behavioral health reform
By Mr. Cyr, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1394) of Julian Cyr for legislation to ensure efficient and effective implementation of behavioral health reform. Mental Health, Substance Use and Recovery.
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Presenter: Julian Cyr
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Bill History
Displaying 5 actions for Bill S.1394
| Date | Branch | Action |
| 2/27/2025 | Senate | Referred to the committee on Mental Health, Substance Use and Recovery |
| 2/27/2025 | House | House concurred |
| 10/31/2025 | Joint | Hearing scheduled for 11/10/2025 from 01:00 PM-05:00 PM in A-2 |
| 1/12/2026 | Senate | Bill reported favorably by committee and referred to the committee on Health Care Financing |
| 2/26/2026 | Senate | Accompanied a study order, see S2972 |
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