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MA S1137
Enabling physician assistants to authorize psychiatric and substance abuse holds
summary
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 to enable physician assistants to authorize psychiatric and substance abuse holds. Mental Health, Substance Use and Recovery.
AI Summary
This bill aims to enable physician assistants to authorize psychiatric and substance abuse holds. The key provisions of the bill amend section 12 of chapter 123 of the General Laws to allow physician assistants, in addition to licensed independent social workers, to authorize psychiatric and substance abuse holds. It also amends section 35 of the same chapter to include physician assistants, along with physicians, in the list of professionals authorized to perform certain actions related to mental health and substance abuse treatment.
Committee Categories
Health and Social Services
Sponsors (4)
Last Action
Accompanied a study order, see S2550 (on 02/20/2020)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/191/S1137 |
| Bill | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/191/S1137.pdf |
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