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MA S1135
To transfer Bridgewater State Hospital from the Department of Corrections to the Department of Mental Health
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Introduced
01/22/2019
01/22/2019
In Committee
04/23/2020
04/23/2020
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2020
12/31/2020
Introduced Session
191st General Court
Bill Summary
For legislation to transfer Bridgewater State Hospital from the Department of Corrections to the Department of Mental Health. Mental Health, Substance Use and Recovery.
AI Summary
This bill proposes to transfer Bridgewater State Hospital from the Department of Corrections to the Department of Mental Health. The key provisions include:
- The Commissioner of Mental Health will be responsible for the operation and oversight of Bridgewater State Hospital, providing medical and mental health treatment according to the department's rules and regulations.
- The bill establishes a Division of Forensic Mental Health Services within the Department of Mental Health to provide court-ordered evaluations, competency restoration programs, and other forensic services.
- The bill makes various amendments to Chapter 123 of the General Laws, removing references to the "medical director of Bridgewater State Hospital" and shifting authority over the hospital to the Commissioner of Mental Health.
- The bill aims to have this transfer of Bridgewater State Hospital to the Department of Mental Health effective by December 31, 2019.
Committee Categories
Budget and Finance, Health and Social Services
Sponsors (7)
Ruth Balser (D),
Mike Barrett (D),
Cynthia Creem (D),
Sean Garballey (D),
Pat Jehlen (D),
John Keenan (D),
Lindsay Sabadosa (D),
Last Action
Bill reported favorably by committee and referred to the committee on Senate Ways and Means (on 04/23/2020)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/191/S1135 |
| Bill | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/191/S1135.pdf |
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