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MA H1698
Transferring Bridgewater State Hospital from the Department of Corrections to the Department of Mental Health
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Introduced
01/22/2019
01/22/2019
In Committee
01/22/2019
01/22/2019
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2020
12/31/2020
Introduced Session
191st General Court
Bill Summary
Relative to placing oversight of Bridgewater State Hospital under the Department of Mental Health. Mental Health, Substance Use and Recovery.
AI Summary
This bill transfers oversight of the Bridgewater State Hospital from the Department of Corrections to the Department of Mental Health. The bill amends Chapter 19 of the Massachusetts General Laws to give the Commissioner of Mental Health responsibility for the operation and oversight of Bridgewater State Hospital, including providing medical and mental health treatment for all individuals sent to that facility. The bill also establishes a division of forensic mental health services within the Department of Mental Health to provide court-ordered evaluations, competency restoration programs, and other specialized services for individuals involved in the criminal justice system.
Committee Categories
Health and Social Services
Sponsors (14)
Jim Arciero (D),
Ruth Balser (D),
Christine Barber (D),
Tony Cabral (D),
Cynthia Creem (D),
Sean Garballey (D),
Tami Gouveia (D),
John Keenan (D),
Kay Khan (D),
Elizabeth Malia (D),
Denise Provost (D),
Becca Rausch (D),
Dave Rogers (D),
José Tosado (D),
Last Action
Accompanied a study order, see H4450 (on 02/20/2020)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/191/H1698 |
| Bill | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/191/H1698.pdf |
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