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MA H1571

MA H1571
Clarifying the definition of serious mental Illness on criminal justice reform


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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 the definition of serious mental illness in certain criminal justice laws. The Judiciary.

AI Summary

This bill clarifies the definition of "serious mental illness" in certain criminal justice laws. The bill defines "serious mental illness" as a current or recent diagnosis by a qualified mental health professional of various disorders, including schizophrenia, major depressive disorders, bipolar disorders, and severe personality disorders that result in significant functional impairment, such as self-harm, difficulty in daily living activities, and disruptive social interactions. The bill also defines "significant functional impairment" to provide further context for the definition of "serious mental illness."

Committee Categories

Justice

Sponsors (38)

Jim Arciero (D),  Brian Ashe (D),  Bruce Ayers (D),  David Biele (D),  Michael Brady (D),  Linda Campbell (D),  Gerry Cassidy (D),  Nick Collins (D),  Josh Cutler (D),  Viriato deMacedo (R),  Sal DiDomenico (D),  Paul Frost (R),  Carmine Gentile (D),  Anne Gobi (D),  Carlos González (D),  Ken Gordon (D),  Sheila Harrington (R),  Donald Humason (R),  Randy Hunt (R),  Patrick Kearney (D),  Joe McGonagle (D),  Paul McMurtry (D),  Rady Mom (D),  James Murphy (D),  Harold Naughton (D),  Angelo Puppolo (D),  Dave Robertson (D),  John Rogers (D),  Mike Rush (D),  Danny Ryan (D),  Todd Smola (R),  Bruce Tarr (R),  José Tosado (D),  Paul Tucker (D),  John Velis (D),  Joseph Wagner (D),  Tom Walsh (D),  Timothy Whelan (R), 

Last Action

Accompanied a study order, see H5081 (on 11/12/2020)

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