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MA H1724
Improving the mental health examination process of inmates at places of detention
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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 mental health examination process of inmates at places of detention. Mental Health, Substance Use and Recovery.
AI Summary
This bill amends the definition of "Qualified advanced practice registered nurse" in Chapter 123 of the Massachusetts General Laws, which relates to mental health examinations for inmates at places of detention. Specifically, it updates the terminology from "qualified psychiatric nurse mental health clinical specialist" to "qualified advanced practice registered nurse," and allows these nurses to be designated by the Department of Mental Health rather than having to be employed by the Department or its facilities. The bill also removes the requirement that such nurses be specifically designated by the Department to perform mental health examinations.
Committee Categories
Health and Social Services
Sponsors (13)
Brian Ashe (D),
Jay Barrows (R),
William Crocker (R),
Julian Cyr (D),
Susan Gifford (R),
Sheila Harrington (R),
Randy Hunt (R),
Mary Keefe (D),
Joe McKenna (R),
Matt Muratore (R),
Shaunna O'Connell (R),
Mike Soter (R),
Timothy Whelan (R),
Last Action
Accompanied a study order, see H5098 (on 11/23/2020)
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Document Type | Source Location |
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State Bill Page | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/191/H1724 |
Bill | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/191/H1724.pdf |
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