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MA S1307

Establishing a task force for person centered mental health care


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Introduced
03/29/2021
In Committee
03/29/2021
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2022

Introduced Session

192nd General Court

Bill Summary

For legislation to establish a task force for person centered mental health care. Mental Health, Substance Use and Recovery.

AI Summary

This bill establishes a standing interagency mental health task force within the executive office of health and human services. The task force will include representatives from various state agencies, mental health advocates, providers, and individuals with direct experience navigating the mental health system. The task force will identify barriers to accessing continuous mental health care, methods to improve continuity of care, streamline eligibility and funding, enhance care coordination, and reduce administrative burdens. The task force will submit an annual report to the governor and legislature with interagency goals, benchmarks, proposals for statutory and regulatory changes, cost estimates, and other recommendations to improve mental health services and accessibility.

Committee Categories

Health and Social Services

Sponsors (3)

Last Action

Accompanied a study order, see H5225 (on 09/22/2022)

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