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S 2776

Mental Health, Substance Use and Recovery - Extension Order

194th Legislature (2025-2026) Introduced by John Velis

Extends the Mental Health, Substance Use and Recovery Committee’s deadline to April 30, 2026 to finalize its report on addiction services (Senate Doc. 1402).

Referred to the committee on Rules of the two branches, acting concurrently
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Bill Summary · S 2776

Summary of Bill: S.2776 (Massachusetts) – Mental Health, Substance Use and Recovery – Extension Order

Purpose and Intent

  • This bill is a Senate order requesting an extension to allow the Committee on Mental Health, Substance Use and Recovery more time to review and finalize its report on addiction services.
  • Specifically, it grants the committee an extension date of April 30, 2026 to complete its final report related to Senate Document No. 1402, which concerns addiction services.

Key Provisions

  • Extension of Time: The primary and sole provision is to extend the deadline for the Mental Health, Substance Use and Recovery Committee to deliver its final report by April 30, 2026.
  • Report Focus: The committee’s report is tied to Senate Document No. 1402, which addresses addiction services in the Commonwealth. The extension allows additional time for analysis, discussion, and formulation of recommendations or findings related to addiction services.

Who/What is Affected

  • Affected Entity: Massachusetts Senate Committee on Mental Health, Substance Use and Recovery.
  • Federal/state policy impact: The extension influences the timing of the committee’s final recommendations regarding addiction services, which could inform future legislation or policy changes in Massachusetts.

Procedural and Timeline Details

  • Action Type: Senate Order (to extend timeline).
  • Original Filing and Referral: The bill was filed as Senate Docket No. 3433 and referred to the Rules of the two branches, acting concurrently, on December 4, 2025.
  • Effective Date of Extension: The committee is granted until April 30, 2026 to file its final report on Senate Document No. 1402.
  • Sponsor: Primary sponsor is Senator Velis, with a co-sponsor listed as John Velis.

Practical Impact and Context

  • The extension provides additional time for comprehensive evaluation of addiction services, which could include considerations of funding, program integration, access to treatment, prevention strategies, and workflow across state agencies.
  • Since the bill itself does not amend statutes or reallocate funding directly, its impact is primarily procedural—ensuring thoroughness and a more complete legislative record for the related addiction services report.
  • Stakeholders likely to be involved or affected include state health and behavioral health agencies, service providers, patients and families affected by substance use disorders, and lawmakers evaluating future policy reforms.

Note

  • The document appears to be a housekeeping action rather than substantive policy changes. It is designed to extend the period for the committee to produce its final analysis and recommendations on Senate Document No. 1402.

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

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