H2216

Relative to the administration of anti-psychotic or other psychotropic substances to nursing home residents

Introduced·2/27/25
Introduced Text

Massachusetts H2216 amends regulations on administering psychotropic drugs to nursing home residents.

Massachusetts H2216 amends the administration of anti-psychotic or other psychotropic substances to nursing home residents. It defines psychotropic drugs and requires detailed documentation for prescriptions. Failure to submit required reports can result in penalties, including monetary fines and suspension of new admissions. These reports must be publicly posted on the department and nursing home websites.

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Where it stands

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In committee
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Sponsors

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Calendar

Oct 14, 2025

1:00 PM

Joint Committee on Mental Health, Substance Use and Recovery Hearing

History

Apr 23

House

Accompanied a study order, see H5338 (under House Rule 27)

Jan 12

House

Reporting date extended to Wednesday, March 18, 2026

Jan 12

House

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