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MA S866

Relative to saving lives


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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

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)

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