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MA H1342
MA H1342To preserve access to inpatient mental health services for individuals with mental illness
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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 the psychiatric evaluation and treatment of certain mentally ill persons alleged to have committed assault or assault and battery. The Judiciary.
AI Summary
This bill aims to preserve access to inpatient mental health services for individuals with mental illness. It proposes amending Chapter 265 of the General Laws to ensure that individuals who have allegedly committed assault or assault and battery, but who were either transported or held under certain mental health provisions or determined to need psychiatric evaluation or treatment, will not be charged under this section. Instead, they will be provided with mental health evaluation and treatment in accordance with Chapter 123.
Committee Categories
Justice
Sponsors (4)
Last Action
Accompanied a study order, see H5081 (on 11/12/2020)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/191/H1342 |
| Bill | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/191/H1342.pdf |
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