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SD 3017

Community Behavioral Health Promotion and Prevention Trust Fund FY25 Transfer Schedule

194th Legislature (2025-2026)

Massachusetts bill creates a dedicated behavioral health trust fund with FY25 transfer allocations to support community mental health and substance abuse prevention programs statewide.

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Bill Summary · SD 3017

Legislative bill overview

SD 3017 establishes a Community Behavioral Health Promotion and Prevention Trust Fund and defines the fiscal year 2025 transfer schedule allocating state funds to this account. The bill outlines how money will be distributed to support behavioral health initiatives at the community level throughout the state.

Why is this important

Dedicated trust funds create predictable, sustained funding for public health programs rather than relying on annual appropriations that can fluctuate. This directly impacts which communities receive behavioral health resources and at what levels, affecting access to mental health and substance abuse prevention services for Massachusetts residents.

Potential points of contention

  • Funding source uncertainty - The bill's effectiveness depends on whether adequate revenues are actually allocated to the trust fund; underfunding would limit real-world impact
  • Distribution equity - How the transfer schedule allocates funds across regions (urban vs. rural, wealthy vs. low-income communities) could create disparities in service access
  • Program prioritization - The definition of "promotion and prevention" versus treatment services may exclude some critical behavioral health needs or overlap with existing programs, raising efficiency questions

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

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