Massachusetts · 194th General Court (2025-2026)

H 2193In Committee

An Act to ensure efficient and effective implementation of the Roadmap for Behavioral Health Reform

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Overview

This bill aims to improve how Massachusetts implements the Roadmap for Behavioral Health Reform. It seeks to ensure the reform plan is carried out efficiently and effectively, focusing on improving access to and quality of mental health and substance use services. The bill was referred to the Joint Committee on Health Care Financing for further review and consideration. It is currently scheduled for a hearing on November 10, 2025.

Key provisions

Directs the Department of Public Health to assess the implementation of the Roadmap for Behavioral Health Reform.
Requires the Department of Public Health to develop recommendations for enhancing the Roadmap's effectiveness.
Focuses on improving access to behavioral health services, particularly for underserved populations.
Addresses workforce development and training within the behavioral health sector.
Promotes coordination and integration of behavioral health services with other healthcare systems.
Establishes a process for ongoing monitoring and evaluation of the Roadmap's progress.

Who is affected

Individuals seeking behavioral health services in Massachusetts
Mental health and substance use treatment providers
The Department of Public Health
Healthcare systems in Massachusetts
The Commonwealth of Massachusetts

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Legislative history

6 recorded actions

Feb 27, 2025House

Referred to the committee on Mental Health, Substance Use and Recovery

Feb 27, 2025Senate

Senate concurred

Oct 31, 2025joint

Hearing scheduled for 11/10/2025 from 1:00 PM-5:00 PM in A-2

Jan 29, 2026House

Reported favorably by committee and referred to the committee on Health Care Financing

Jul 9, 2026House

Reporting date extended to Thursday, December 31, 2026

Jul 29, 2026House

Committee recommended bill ought to pass and referred to the committee on House Ways and Means

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An Act to ensure efficient and effective implementation of the Roadmap for Behavioral Health Reform

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