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MA H1728

Providing mental health and substance use assessments for children engaged in services


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Introduced
01/22/2019
In Committee
01/22/2019
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2020

Introduced Session

191st General Court

Bill Summary

Relative to providing for mental health and substance abuse assessments for children engaged in services. Mental Health, Substance Use and Recovery.

AI Summary

This bill requires the Department of Mental Health, in collaboration with the Department of Youth Services and the Department of Public Health, to conduct a comprehensive review of the mental health and substance use service needs of adolescents in the care or custody of the Commonwealth through the juvenile court system. The review aims to identify existing and proposed models of alternatives to detention, unmet mental health and substance use needs, and recommendations for addressing those needs, including through the juvenile court clinics and community-based services. The bill outlines a timeline for the review process, including public comment periods and the submission of a final report to the legislature and governor.

Committee Categories

Health and Social Services

Sponsors (16)

Last Action

Accompanied a new draft, see H4534 (on 03/09/2020)

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