Massachusetts 194th General Court Status: Introduced

H5231 — An Act establishing peer respites throughout the Commonwealth

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  1. 1
    Introduced
  2. 2
    In Committee
  3. 3
    Passed House
  4. 4
    Passed Senate
  5. 5
    To Executive
  6. 6
    Enacted

This bill died with 194th General Court. It reached “Introduced” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.

This bill is no longer active — its legislative session has ended, so there is no live prognosis. It would have to be reintroduced in the current session to move again.

Summary

An Act establishing peer respites throughout the Commonwealth

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This bill establishes a framework for the creation and operation of peer respites, including specific provisions for serving LGBTQIA+ and BIPOC communities.

  • Chapter 19

    Section 27. (a) As used in this section, the following words shall, unless the context clearly requires otherwise, have the following meanings: ... (g) Annually, not later than October 1, the department shall prepare and submit a report to the joint committee on mental health, substance use and recovery, the joint committee on public health and the house and senate committees on ways and means that includes, but is not limited to: ...

    This adds a new section to define terms and establish requirements for peer respite services.

Sponsors

  • Substance Use and Recovery Joint Committee on Mental Health · Primary

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1 sponsors · 0 co-sponsors · 203 not signed on

Sponsors (1)

  • Joint Committee on Mental Health, Substance Use and Recovery

Co-sponsors (0)

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Not signed on (203)

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Frequently asked questions

What does H5231 do?
An Act establishing peer respites throughout the Commonwealth
Who sponsors H5231?
H5231 is sponsored by Joint Committee on Mental Health, Substance Use and Recovery.
What is the current status of H5231?
This bill died with 194th General Court. It reached “Introduced” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.
Where can I track H5231?
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