MA H2106

Bill

To provide more timely treatment of inpatient mental health care

Introduced
03/29/2021

In Committee
06/08/2022

Crossed Over

Passed

Dead
12/31/2022

Introduced Session

192nd General Court

Bill Summary

Relative to inpatient mental health care treatment. Mental Health, Substance Use and Recovery.

AI Summary

This bill aims to provide more timely treatment of inpatient mental health care. It amends various sections of Chapter 123 of the General Laws to require that inpatient mental health facilities develop coverage plans consistent with national standards, mandate timely independent medical examinations for indigent persons, and expedite court hearings for patients in inpatient mental health facilities. Additionally, it requires the Department of Children and Families, in conjunction with the Child Advocate's Office, to develop a facilitated process and timeframe for the administration of antipsychotic medication for youths in their custody who are hospitalized in inpatient psychiatric facilities.

Committee Categories

Health and Social Services

Sponsors (2)

Kay Khan (D)*, Lindsay Sabadosa (D),

Last Action

Accompanied S1284 (on 07/11/2022)

Official Document

https://malegislature.gov/Bills/192/H2106

(6 Companion Bills)

Version:

Document Type	Source Location
State Bill Page	https://malegislature.gov/Bills/192/H2106
Bill	https://malegislature.gov/Bills/192/H2106.pdf

Bill	Bill Name	Last Action	Type
H1110	To extend coverage for any willing provider to qualify as a mental health professional	Accompanied a study order, see H4975	Similar To
S1259	Relative to medication assisted recovery and care (MARC)	Accompanied a study order, see S2995	Similar To
S1278	Relative to voluntary third-party notification of end of treatment for alcohol and substance use	Bill reported favorably by committee and referred to the committee on Senate Ways and Means	Similar To
S1284	To provide more timely treatment of inpatient mental health care	Committee recommended ought to pass and referred to the committee on Senate Ways and Means	Similar To
S1868	Relative to establishing a criminal justice and community support trust fund	Bill reported favorably by committee and referred to the committee on Senate Ways and Means	Similar To
S3097	Addressing barriers to care for mental health	Signed by the Governor, Chapter 177 of the Acts of 2022	Similar To

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