Bill
Bill > S1139
MA S1139
Relative to voluntary third-party notification of end of treatment for alcohol and substance abuse
summary
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 relative to voluntary third-party notification of end of treatment for alcohol and substance abuse. Mental Health, Substance Use and Recovery.
AI Summary
This bill amends an existing law to require healthcare providers to provide patients, upon admission, with forms for a healthcare proxy and the designation of a contact person to be notified when the patient is discharged, checks out or leaves the facility, or has harmed or threatened to harm themselves. The purpose of this bill is to establish a voluntary third-party notification system for individuals receiving treatment for alcohol and substance abuse.
Committee Categories
Budget and Finance, Health and Social Services
Sponsors (2)
Last Action
Bill reported favorably by committee and referred to the committee on Senate Ways and Means (on 04/23/2020)
Official Document
bill text
bill summary
Loading...
bill summary
Loading...
bill summary
| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/191/S1139 |
| Bill | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/191/S1139.pdf |
Loading...