S 2601
Order relative to authorizing the joint committee on Mental Health, Substance Use and Recovery to make an investigation and study of a certain current Senate document relative to behavioral health services for children and families.
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Bill overview
This order authorizes the Joint Committee on Mental Health, Substance Use and Recovery to investigate and study a current Senate document concerning behavioral health services for children and families in Massachusetts. The committee is tasked with examining available services and recommending improvements to access. This study will be based on petitions previously submitted by Senators Julian Cyr and Joanne M. Comerford. Ultimately, the committee will report its findings and recommendations to the Senate.
Key provisions
- Authorizes the Joint Committee on Mental Health, Substance Use and Recovery to conduct an investigation.
- The investigation will focus on behavioral health services for children and families.
- The committee is directed to study existing services.
- The committee is required to make recommendations for improving access to these services.
- The study is based on prior petitions and a related Senate resolution.
Who is affected
- Children
- Families
- Mental health service providers
- Substance use treatment providers
- Massachusetts residents
Notable changes
- Establishes a formal process for examining and improving children's and families’ access to behavioral health services.
- Directs the committee to specifically analyze available services.
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Primary sponsor
Substance Use and Recovery Joint Committee on Mental Health
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Order S.2601 194th (Current)
Order relative to authorizing the joint committee on Mental Health, Substance Use and Recovery to make an investigation and study of a certain current Senate document relative to behavioral health services for children and families.
Senate, September 11, 2025 -- The committee on Mental Health, Substance Use and Recovery, to whom was referred the petitions (accompanied by resolve, Senate, No. 1392) of Julian Cyr and Joanne M. Comerford that provisions be made for a special commission to study available behavioral health services and to make recommendations for improving access to behavioral health services for children and families in the commonwealth, report the accompanying Order (Senate, No. 2601).
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Bill Information
Sponsor: Joint Committee on Mental Health, Substance Use and Recovery Status: Referred to Senate Committee on Rules
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Displaying 4 actions for Order S.2601
| Date | Branch | Action |
| 9/11/2025 | Senate | Reported from the committee on Mental Health, Substance Use and Recovery |
| 9/11/2025 | Senate | Accompanied by S1392 |
| 9/11/2025 | Senate | Order reported favorably by committee and referred to the committee on Rules of the two branches, acting concurrently |
| 9/25/2025 | Senate | Discharged to the committee on Senate Rules |
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