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MA H4534
Providing mental health and substance use assessments for children engaged in services
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Introduced
03/09/2020
03/09/2020
In Committee
03/09/2020
03/09/2020
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2020
12/31/2020
Introduced Session
191st General Court
Bill Summary
Providing mental health and substance use assessments for children engaged in services
AI Summary
This bill requires the Massachusetts Department of Mental Health, in collaboration with the Department of Youth Services and the Department of Public Health, to conduct a comprehensive review of the mental health and substance use service needs of adolescents in the care or custody of the Commonwealth through the juvenile court system. The review will identify existing and proposed models of alternatives to detention, unmet needs, and recommendations for addressing those needs, including through the juvenile court clinics and community-based services. The Department must engage with various stakeholders, post a work plan and draft report for public comment, and submit a final report to the legislature and governor within 270 days of the bill's effective date.
Committee Categories
Health and Social Services
Sponsors (16)
Ruth Balser (D),
Julian Cyr (D),
Mindy Domb (D),
Carolyn Dykema (D),
Jamie Eldridge (D),
Stephen Hay (D),
Kay Khan (D),
David Linsky (D),
Elizabeth Malia (D),
Liz Miranda (D),
Matt Muratore (R),
Denise Provost (D),
Becca Rausch (D),
Tom Stanley (D),
José Tosado (D),
Bud Williams (D),
Other Sponsors (1)
Joint Committee on Mental Health, Substance Use and Recovery (J)
Last Action
Reporting date extended to Thursday December 31, 2020, pending concurrence (on 06/22/2020)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/191/H4534 |
| Bill | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/191/H4534.pdf |
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