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HD 1017

An Act relative to recovery housing in environmental justice communities

194th Legislature (2025-2026) Introduced by Chris Worrell

Bill establishes recovery housing facilities in environmentally disadvantaged Massachusetts communities to provide addiction treatment support for underserved populations.

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Bill Summary · HD 1017

Legislative bill overview

HD 1017 establishes regulations and support mechanisms for recovery housing facilities in Massachusetts, with particular focus on environmental justice communities. The bill likely addresses licensing, funding, oversight, and equitable distribution of these facilities to serve populations in disadvantaged areas experiencing substance use disorders.

Why is this important

Recovery housing provides critical support for individuals in addiction recovery, reducing relapse rates and supporting long-term sobriety. Environmental justice communities often have fewer treatment resources and higher rates of substance use disorders, making targeted investment in these areas a public health equity issue.

Potential points of contention

  • Funding source and budget impact – Whether state funding is adequate and whether it requires new revenue sources or reallocation from existing programs
  • NIMBY opposition – Potential community resistance to locating recovery facilities in residential neighborhoods, even in designated communities
  • Facility standards and oversight – Disagreement over regulatory requirements, staffing ratios, and state inspection frequency that could affect operational costs
  • Definition of "environmental justice communities" – How these communities are identified and whether the geographic targeting actually serves the most vulnerable populations

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

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