H 2239
An Act relative to ensuring the privacy of the residents living in sober homes
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Bill overview
This bill seeks to protect the privacy of residents living in sober homes in Massachusetts. It addresses concerns about the public disclosure of sober home addresses, aiming to safeguard the personal information of individuals in recovery. The bill intends to limit the circumstances under which sober home addresses are made available to the public. It also relates to discharges from sober homes and recovery housing in environmental justice communities.
Key provisions
- Limits the disclosure of sober home addresses.
- Addresses concerns about public access to sober home locations.
- Relates to discharges from sober homes.
- Considers recovery housing in environmental justice communities.
Who is affected
- Residents of sober homes
- Sober home operators
- Mental health and substance use recovery community
Notable changes
- Addresses privacy concerns related to sober home locations.
- Potentially restricts public access to sober home addresses.
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Primary sponsor
Andres X. Vargas
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Bill H.2239 194th (Current)
An Act relative to ensuring the privacy of the residents living in sober homes
By Representatives Vargas of Haverhill and Donaghue of Westborough, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2239) of Andres X. Vargas and Kate Donaghue relative to addresses of sober homes. Mental Health, Substance Use and Recovery.
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Presenters: Andres X. Vargas , Kate Donaghue
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Bill History
Displaying 5 actions for Bill H.2239
| 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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