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MA H406

MA H406
Relative to mental health funding


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Introduced
02/16/2023
In Committee
02/16/2023
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2024

Introduced Session

193rd General Court

Bill Summary

Relative to mental health funding from sports wagering revenues. Economic Development and Emerging Technologies.

AI Summary

This bill proposes to amend Section 17 of Chapter 23N of the General Laws, which relates to the allocation of sports wagering revenues. Specifically, the bill would reduce the percentage of funds allocated to the Public Health Trust Fund from 45% to 35%, and add a new provision to allocate 10% of the sports wagering revenues to the Behavioral Health Outreach, Access and Support Trust Fund, which was established under Section 2GGGGG of Chapter 29. These changes aim to direct more funding towards mental health support and services.

Committee Categories

Business and Industry

Sponsors (1)

Last Action

Accompanied a study order, see H4593 (on 05/15/2024)

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Document Type Source Location
State Bill Page https://malegislature.gov/Bills/193/H406
BillText https://malegislature.gov/Bills/193/H406.pdf
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