H4668
An Act to establish a perinatal behavioral health care workforce trust fund
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Bill overview
This bill creates a Perinatal Behavioral Health Care Workforce Trust Fund in Massachusetts. The fund’s purpose is to support the development of a workforce trained to provide behavioral healthcare services to pregnant people and new parents. Funding for the trust fund will come from a variety of sources, including a percentage of funds generated by the state’s opioid settlement. The goal is to increase access to critical mental health and substance use treatment during a vulnerable time.
Key provisions
- Establishes a Perinatal Behavioral Health Care Workforce Trust Fund.
- Funds the trust fund through a percentage of opioid settlement revenue.
- Supports training and recruitment of behavioral health professionals specializing in perinatal care.
- The trust fund will prioritize workforce development programs.
- The fund will be overseen by a designated board.
Who is affected
- Pregnant people
- New parents
- Healthcare providers
- Mental health professionals
- Massachusetts residents
Notable changes
- Creates a dedicated funding source for perinatal behavioral health workforce development.
- Addresses a gap in access to specialized mental healthcare during pregnancy and early parenthood.
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Primary sponsor
Substance Use and Recovery Joint Committee on Mental Health
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Bill H.4668 194th (Current)
An Act to establish a perinatal behavioral health care workforce trust fund
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Bill Information
Sponsor: Joint Committee on Mental Health, Substance Use and Recovery Status: Referred to Joint Committee on Health Care Financing
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Bill History
Displaying 5 actions for Bill H.4668
| Date | Branch | Action |
| 11/5/2025 | House | Reported from the committee on Mental Health, Substance Use and Recovery |
| 11/5/2025 | House | New draft of H2208 |
| 11/5/2025 | House | Reported favorably by committee and referred to the committee on Health Care Financing |
| 12/8/2025 | House | Reporting date extended to Wednesday, March 18, 2026 |
| 3/19/2026 | House | Reporting date extended to Monday, June 15, 2026 |
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