H 2240
An Act relative to discharges from sober homes
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Bill overview
This bill addresses the process by which residents are discharged from sober homes in Massachusetts. Currently, sober homes often lack clear guidelines for discharge, which can lead to instability and hinder recovery. The bill aims to establish a more standardized and supportive process for residents leaving sober homes, ensuring they receive appropriate resources and assistance during the transition.
Key provisions
- Requires sober homes to provide residents with a written discharge plan.
- Establishes a timeframe for sober homes to provide discharge plans.
- Mandates that discharge plans include information about available resources, such as housing, employment, and mental health services.
- Requires sober homes to collaborate with residents in developing discharge plans.
- Promotes a more supportive and coordinated approach to resident transitions.
- Addresses the lack of standardized discharge procedures currently in place.
Who is affected
- Sober home residents
- Sober home operators
- Mental health and substance use recovery service providers
- Individuals seeking recovery housing
Notable changes
- Introduces a requirement for written discharge plans.
- Specifies the content that must be included in discharge plans.
- Mandates collaboration between sober homes and residents in the discharge process.
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Primary sponsor
Andres X. Vargas
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Bill H.2240 194th (Current)
An Act relative to discharges from sober homes
By Representative Vargas of Haverhill, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2240) of Andres X. Vargas relative to discharges from sober homes. Mental Health, Substance Use and Recovery.
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Presenter: Andres X. Vargas
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Bill History
Displaying 5 actions for Bill H.2240
| 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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