H2192

To promote high value and evidence-based behavioral health care

Introduced·2/27/25
Introduced Text

Massachusetts H2192 aims to enhance behavioral health care by setting standards for licensed facilities and expanding access to specialty care.

Massachusetts H2192 seeks to improve behavioral health care by establishing clinical competencies and operational standards for licensed facilities. The bill mandates data collection on admissions and denials, and requires facilities to operate 24/7. It also creates a commission to expand access to specialty behavioral health care, focusing on funding policies and licensing. The commission will study the need for specialty beds and recommend improvements. The bill emphasizes non-discriminatory policies and procedures, ensuring equitable treatment for all patients.

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Where it stands

Current
In committee
Next
Committee decision

Sponsors

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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Calendar

Nov 10, 2025

1:00 PM

Joint Committee on Mental Health, Substance Use and Recovery Hearing

History

Mar 30

House

Accompanied a study order, see H5319 (under House Rule 27)

Oct 31, 2025

Joint

Hearing scheduled for 11/10/2025 from 01:00 PM-05:00 PM in A-2

Oct 31, 2025

House

Reported by committee to Clerk’s Office for processing, will accompany a study order