An Act enabling physician assistants to authorize psychiatric holds and ensure adequate training on their use
Sponsored By: Kate Donaghue (Democratic), Michael P. Kushmerek (Democratic)
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Bill Overview
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Sponsors & Cosponsors
Sponsors
Kate Donaghue
Democratic • House
Michael P. Kushmerek
Democratic • House
Cosponsors
Adrian C. Madaro
Democratic • House
Bruce E. Tarr
Republican • Senate
Christopher M. Markey
Democratic • House
Erika Uyterhoeven
Democratic • House
James B. Eldridge
Democratic • Senate
Jessica Ann Giannino
Democratic • House
John J. Marsi
Republican • House
Joseph D. McKenna
Republican • House
Judith A. Garcia
Democratic • House
Natalie M. Higgins
Democratic • House
Patricia A. Duffy
Democratic • House
Paul McMurtry
Democratic • House
Rebecca L. Rausch
Democratic • Senate
Russell E. Holmes
Democratic • House
Sally P. Kerans
Democratic • House
Samantha Montaño
Democratic • House
Steven George Xiarhos
Republican • House
Roll Call Votes
No roll call votes available for this bill.
Actions Timeline
Accompanied a study order, see H5338 (under House Rule 27)
4/23/2026HouseReporting date extended to Wednesday, March 18, 2026
12/24/2025HouseHearing scheduled for 10/06/2025 from 01:00 PM-05:00 PM in A-2
9/26/2025legislatureSenate concurred
2/27/2025SenateReferred to the committee on Mental Health, Substance Use and Recovery
2/27/2025HouseReported by committee to Clerk’s Office for processing, will accompany a study order
House
Bill Text
As Filed
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