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S 1397 Massachusetts Senate · 194th Legislature (2025-2026)

An Act establishing alternative models for behavioral health transport

Summary
By Mr. Feeney, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1397) of Paul R. Feeney for legislation to establish five regional pilot programs to examine alternative models for transport of behavioral health patients. Mental Health, Substance Use and Recovery.
Issues: ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeBill creates behavioral health transport pilots to divert individuals from criminal justice system, reducing incarceration for mental health crises per reform indicators.85% confidence ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareEstablishes regional pilot programs to improve behavioral health transport access, directly supporting mental health services under the topic's scope.95% confidence
Bill status passed 3 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Feb 2025
Committee Review
Jan 2026
House Passage
Feb 2025
Governor
Introduced Feb 27, 2025 Last action Feb 26, 2026
Floor votes

How they voted

This bill passed the House by voice vote (no roll call recorded).
Full legislative history

Actions timeline

Total actions
5
Key actions
2
Committee
2
Jan 8, 2026
Upper · Passed
Bill reported favorably by committee and referred to the committee on Health Care Financing
upper
Feb 27, 2025
Lower · Passed
House concurred
lower
Feb 27, 2025
Committee
Referred to the committee on Mental Health, Substance Use and Recovery
upper
1 primary · 0 co-sponsors

Sponsors

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Paul Feeney
DDemocratic
MA
Bristol and Norfolk