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HD 4870

A communication from the Office of the Comptroller (see item 1595-1071 of Section 2E of Chapter 140 of the Acts of 2024) submitting the Community Behavioral Health Promotion and Prevention Trust Fund fiscal year 2025 transfer schedule

194th Legislature (2025-2026)

Massachusetts comptroller submits FY2025 budget transfer schedule for community behavioral health promotion and prevention trust fund allocations across state agencies.

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Bill Summary · HD 4870

Legislative bill overview

HD 4870 is a communication from the Massachusetts Office of the Comptroller submitting the fiscal year 2025 transfer schedule for the Community Behavioral Health Promotion and Prevention Trust Fund. This document outlines how funds allocated to this trust will be distributed across state agencies and programs focused on mental health and substance abuse prevention and treatment services.

Why is this important

The trust fund represents dedicated state resources for behavioral health initiatives, and the transfer schedule determines which organizations and programs actually receive funding. This directly affects the capacity of community mental health centers, addiction services, and prevention programs to serve Massachusetts residents throughout fiscal year 2025.

Potential points of contention

  • Adequacy of funding levels – Whether the total amount allocated meets the genuine needs of communities facing mental health and opioid crises
  • Distribution fairness – Whether funds are equitably distributed across urban, suburban, and rural areas, and whether underserved populations receive proportional resources
  • Program priorities – Whether the allocation emphasizes prevention versus treatment, or addresses emerging behavioral health challenges like youth mental health crises

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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