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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 establishing court ordered mental health assisted outpatient treatment. Mental Health, Substance Use and Recovery.
AI Summary
This bill establishes a comprehensive program of court-ordered mental health assisted outpatient treatment in Massachusetts. The Department of Mental Health, in collaboration with the Department of Public Health, will create criteria to identify at-risk individuals who may require court-ordered outpatient treatment, and develop plans for mandatory outpatient treatment, including case management and other necessary services, for those individuals. The goal is to increase the availability of mental health and other services to enhance community participation and improve the engagement, quality of life, and satisfaction level of at-risk service recipients.
Committee Categories
Health and Social Services
Sponsors (7)
Colleen Garry (D),
Susan Gifford (R),
Stephen Hay (D),
Joe McKenna (R),
Matt Muratore (R),
Shaunna O'Connell (R),
Timothy Whelan (R),
Last Action
Accompanied a study order, see H4450 (on 02/20/2020)
Official Document
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Document Type | Source Location |
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State Bill Page | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/191/H1741 |
Bill | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/191/H1741.pdf |
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