Take Action on An Act establishing peer respites throughout the Commonwealth (H.2231/S.1383).
Latest Update (11/12/25):
The Peer Respite Bill had an incredible hearing on November 10, 2025!
The Joint Committee on Mental Health, Substance Use, and Recovery heard a wide range of testimony in support of the peer respite bill (H.2231/S.1383) on Monday, November 10. Video of the testimony will be available on the committee’s webpage, here.
The Committee will continue to accept written testimony until it votes on the bill. The deadline for the Committee to vote on the House version of the bill is January 9, 2026. So you still have time to write to your legislators to ask them to report on this bill favorably! Written testimony can be sent electronically to this address: jointcmte-mentalhealth@malegislature.gov
If you have any questions, please contact Thomas Brown, at trolbrown1@me.com.
If you are a constituent of any member on the Joint Committee on Mental Health, Substance Use, and Recovery, PLEASE mention that (and include your address) in your email or call to their office – they always want to hear from constituents.
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If none of your legislators sit on the Joint Committee on Mental Health, Substance Use, and Recovery, your voice can still make an impact! Reach out to the Chairs!
Joint Committee on Mental Health, Substance Use, and Recovery:
House Chair: Rep Mindy Domb – Mindy.Domb@mahouse.gov
Senate Chair: Sen. John Velis – John.Velis@masenate.gov