H 4669
An Act relative to studying and improving the continuum of care for persons with mental health, substance use and co-occurring mental health and substance use disorders
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Bill overview
This bill directs the Executive Office of Health and Human Services to study the current system of care for individuals with mental health, substance use, and co-occurring disorders. The study will examine gaps in services, barriers to access, and potential solutions, including the need for regional facilities. The findings and recommendations will be reported to the legislature and used to inform potential legislation to improve the continuum of care.
Key provisions
- Requires the Executive Office of Health and Human Services to conduct a study of the continuum of care for behavioral health conditions.
- The study must examine barriers to care, including financial, geographic, and institutional obstacles.
- The study should recommend the creation of regional facilities for mental health and substance use treatment.
- The study must include input from a wide range of stakeholders, such as healthcare providers, individuals with lived experience, and executive agencies.
- A detailed report with recommendations must be submitted to the legislature within one year.
- The Executive Office must submit annual progress reports on implementing the study's recommendations.
- The report will include drafts of any necessary legislation.
- The Executive Office may consult with external experts as needed.
Who is affected
- Individuals with mental health conditions
- Individuals with substance use disorders
- Individuals with co-occurring mental health and substance use disorders
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Primary sponsor
Substance Use and Recovery Joint Committee on Mental Health
Cosponsors
Carmine Lawrence Gentile
John Francis Moran
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Bill H.4669 194th (Current)
An Act relative to studying and improving the continuum of care for persons with mental health, substance use and co-occurring mental health and substance use disorders
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Bill Information
Sponsor: Joint Committee on Mental Health, Substance Use and Recovery Status: Referred to House Committee on Ways and Means
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Displaying 3 actions for Bill H.4669
| 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 H2226 |
| 11/5/2025 | House | Bill reported favorably by committee and referred to the committee on House Ways and Means |
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