Massachusetts legislation · 194th General Court
Massachusetts H4668: An Act to establish a perinatal behavioral health care workforce trust fund
Status: In committee, July 27, 2026
What the bill says
From the introduced text, November 5, 2025:
SECTION 1. Chapter 6A of the General Laws is hereby amended by inserting after section 16GG the following section:- Section 16HH. (a) As used in this section, the following words shall, unless the context clearly requires otherwise, have the following meanings: “Eligible entity”, (i) A public or private institution of higher education or a non-profit or community-based organization or health center serving perinatal individuals including, but not limited to: (1) a recognized Indian tribe or tribal organization; (2) an organization serving individuals from medically underserved populations and other underserved populations; or (3) a public health agency, including a municipal public health department; or (ii) an individual who is seeking to become or currently a member of the perinatal behavioral health care workforce. “Medically underserved populations”, historically underserved populations or populations within a geographic area with a lack of access to primary care, behavioral health or perinatal healthcare providers or with a high infant mortality rate, high rates of poverty or high elderly population, as determined by the secretary. “Perinatal”, the period of time from pregnancy up until one year following birth. “Perinatal behavioral health care workforce”, health care providers in the field of mental or behavioral health, including substance use disorder services, who are acting in accordance with the laws of the commonwealth and who focus on perinatal health in …
Sponsors
- Samantha Montaño (D)
- Fluker-Reid, Brandy (D, 12th Suffolk)
- Carole Fiola (D)
- Gregory Schwartz (D)
- David Muradian (R)
- Steven Xiarhos (R, 5th Barnstable)
- Rodney Elliott (D)
- Margaret Scarsdale (D)
- Amy Sangiolo (D)
- Sean Garballey (D, 23rd Middlesex)
- Marjorie Decker (D, 25th Middlesex)
- Tackey Chan (D, 2nd Norfolk)
Latest actions
- : Committee recommended bill ought to pass and referred to the committee on House Ways and Means
- : Reporting date extended to Friday, July 31, 2026
- : Reporting date extended to Monday, June 15, 2026
- : Reporting date extended to Wednesday, March 18, 2026
- : Reported favorably by committee and referred to the committee on Health Care Financing
- : New draft of H2208
- : Reported from the committee on Mental Health, Substance Use and Recovery
Votes
- Committee Vote - Joint Committee on Health Care Financing (July 16, 2026): 13 yea, 0 nay, passed
- Committee Vote - Joint Committee on Mental Health, Substance Use and Recovery (October 22, 2025): 12 yea, 0 nay, passed
Common questions
- What is H4668?
- H4668 is a bill in the Massachusetts Legislature (194th General Court): An Act to establish a perinatal behavioral health care workforce trust fund.
- What is the status of H4668?
- In committee as of July 27, 2026. Latest action: Committee recommended bill ought to pass and referred to the committee on House Ways and Means (July 27, 2026).
- Who sponsored H4668?
- Samantha Montaño (D), with 11 co-sponsors.
- Where is the official record for H4668?
- On the Massachusetts Legislature website: https://malegislature.gov/Bills/194/H4668
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