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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
For legislation relative to saving lives. The Judiciary.
AI Summary
This bill amends Section 35 of Chapter 123 of the Massachusetts General Laws to allow a justice of the court to order a person with a substance use disorder to be committed to a designated facility for up to 72 hours, if the court finds there is a grave likelihood of serious harm due to the person's substance use disorder, even when the court is closed. This provides a mechanism for emergency commitment when the court is not in session, while also requiring a hearing at the next available opportunity, or the next business day, to review the commitment order.
Committee Categories
Justice
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Accompanied a study order, see S2496 (on 02/03/2020)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/191/S866 |
| Bill | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/191/S866.pdf |
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