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Mental Health ABC Act 2.0: Addressing Barriers to Care

WEBOn August 10, 2022, Governor Baker signed An Act addressing barriers to care for mental health into law as Chapter 177 of the Acts of 2022. Building on the …

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Senate Passes Mental Health ABC Act: Addressing Barriers to Care

WEBBill expands access to mental health care, boosts workforce, and strengthens quality of coverage (BOSTON – 02/13/2020) Today, the Massachusetts Senate unanimously …

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Governor Baker Signs Legislature’s Expansive Mental Health Bill

WEBLaw will further equitable access to mental health care for residents (BOSTON – 08/16/2022) Today, legislative leaders and advocates joined Governor …

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Everything You Need to Know About the Mental Health ABC Act

WEBHaving passed in the Senate, the Mental Health ABC Act is now before the House of Representatives for consideration. To track the progress of the bill, S.2519, …

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Fact Sheet: S.2984

WEBThe House and Senate have collaborated to produce a comprehensive healthcare bill that will benefit patients and our health care system as the Commonwealth continues to face …

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Mental Health ABC Act 2.0: Addressing Barriers to Care

WEBMental Health ABC Act 2.0 Fact Sheet November 2021 • Page 1 of 4 Mental Health ABC Act 2.0: Addressing Barriers to Care November 2021 The Senate’s Mental Health ABC …

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Welcome to my Senate Website!

WEBCindy F. Friedman was elected to the Massachusetts Senate on July 25, 2017, to represent the Fourth Middlesex District, which includes Arlington, Billerica, Burlington, Woburn, …

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Program could halt 'revolving door' of jail facing those with mental

WEBBOSTON – Looking for an exit from the “revolving door” of people with mental health disorders going back and forth from emergency rooms to the streets or …

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Expanding Protections for Reproductive and Gender-Affirming …

WEBOn July 29, 2022, Governor Charlie Baker signed into law H.5090, An Act Expanding Protections for Reproductive and Gender-Affirming Care, as Chapter 127 of the Acts of …

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How Massachusetts became a national leader on health care — …

WEBMassachusetts has been a clear leader when it comes to health care coverage, and as a result, outpaces other states in health care outcomes. But it has …

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Senate Unveils Mental Health ABC Act: Addressing Barriers to Care

WEBSenate Bill 2519: An Act Addressing Barriers to Care in Mental Health. The Senate’s Mental Health ABC Act: Addressing Barriers to Care (ABC) is comprehensive legislation …

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Friedman Helps Senate Unveil Mental Health ABC Act 2.0: …

WEBBill works in tandem with landmark investments in mental and behavioral healthto transform mental health care delivery BOSTON (11/09/2021) – Today, Senator …

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Senate Passes Bill to Require Insurance Coverage for Children with …

WEBBOSTON (10/30/2020) – On October 29, the Massachusetts Senate passed legislation that would mandate insurance coverage for children with pediatric acute-onset …

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Senate Passes Friedman-Crafted Pharmaceutical Access, Costs and

WEBBill continues Senate’s work to lower prescription drug costs, promote transparency, and increase patient access BOSTON (11/15/2023) — Today, the …

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Legislature Passes Bill to Promote Children’s Health and Wellness

WEBBOSTON – This week, the Massachusetts Legislature passed An Act Relative to Children’s Health and Wellness to increase access to vital behavioral health services for children …

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Municipal government

WEBSenator Friedman has sponsored the following bills relative to municipal government in the 2019-2020 legislative session: S1184 An Act relative to proceeds from the sale of bonds …

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Senate Unveils the SAFER ACT: Comprehensive Gun Safety Reform …

WEBMultifaceted approach to gun reform set to boost public safety and save lives by adapting to developments in firearms technologies, addressing illegal firearm activity, …

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Friedman, Senate Pass the SAFER Act: Consensus, Commonsense …

WEBEndorsed by gun violence prevention advocates, district attorneys, and police chiefs, bill is set to protect residents and modernize firearm laws, following extensive …

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Donnelly family endorses Cindy Friedman in a letter to district

WEB“We are reaching out to you today to ask you to join our family, as well as thousands of your friends and neighbors, in casting your vote on Tuesday, June 27 for …

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Sen. Cindy Friedman testifies to support pilot program

WEBOn Sept. 12, Sen. Cindy F. Friedman, D-Arlington, testified before the Joint Committee on Mental Health, Substance Use and Recovery in support of S.1091, An …

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Massachusetts Legislature Passes Comprehensive Legislation …

WEB(BOSTON–07/26/2022) Today, the Massachusetts Legislature passed comprehensive legislation designed to further protect and expand reproductive health care and gender …

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Mental Health, Substance Use and Recovery

WEBSponsored Legislation S.1284 An Act to provide more timely treatment of inpatient mental health care This bill would help protect and improve access to inpatient psychiatric care …

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