MA S1269

Bill

To strengthen emergency restraint for persons suffering dangerous or violent mental illness

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 strengthen emergency restraint for persons suffering dangerous or violent mental illness. Mental Health, Substance Use and Recovery.

AI Summary

This bill aims to strengthen emergency restraint for persons suffering from dangerous or violent mental illness. It proposes several key changes to existing laws: 1. Allows for the hospitalization of a person who is violent, homicidal, or poses a serious physical harm risk to others, based on a statement from someone who has been reasonably fearful of such behavior. This hospitalization can last up to 72 hours, and the person has the right to counsel and an emergency hearing. 2. Requires that a person hospitalized under this provision be held for at least 3 days before release, and then be subject to 7 days of in-person or video supervision by a licensed social worker or mental health worker. 3. Requires hospitals to provide treatment history and medication information to the supervising social worker upon request. 4. Gives the supervising social worker or mental health worker the authority to petition for the expedited readmission of a released person if they believe the person is relapsing and presents a danger of serious harm or is non-compliant with treatment. The overall goal of this bill is to provide stronger emergency intervention and oversight for individuals with dangerous or violent mental health issues, in order to protect both the individual and the broader public.

Committee Categories

Health and Social Services

Sponsors (2)

John Cronin (D)*, Kay Khan (D),

Last Action

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

Official Document

https://malegislature.gov/Bills/192/S1269

(15 Companion Bills)

Version:

Document Type	Source Location
State Bill Page	https://malegislature.gov/Bills/192/S1269
Bill	https://malegislature.gov/Bills/192/S1269.pdf

Bill	Bill Name	Last Action	Type
H1038	Requiring mental health parity for disability policies	No further action taken	Similar To
H1461	Relative to ensuring quality mental health services in state correctional facilities	Accompanied a study order, see H4844	Similar To
H2107	To strengthen emergency restraint for persons suffering dangerous or violent mental illness	Accompanied a study order, see H5225	Similar To
H4879	Addressing barriers to care for mental health	Published as amended, see H4891	Similar To
H5225	Study Order	No further action taken	Replaced by
S1010	Establishing psychiatric advance directives for mental health care	Accompanied a study order, see H5225	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
S1288	Removing preauthorization requirements for mental health acute treatment	Accompanying S1276	Similar To
S1290	Establishing a commission to encourage acceptance of insurance by outpatient mental health providers	Accompanied a study order, see H5229	Similar To
S1479	To ensure the wellbeing of health care professionals	Accompanied a study order, see S2800	Similar To
S1610	Providing mental wellness training for police officers	Bill reported favorably by committee and referred to the committee on Senate Ways and Means	Similar To
S1720	Relative to line of duty death benefits	Accompanied a study order, see S2679	Similar To
S2514	Establishing a sick leave bank for Lisa Sbrogna, an employee of the Department of Mental Health	Accompanied a new draft, see S2528	Similar To
S2528	Establishing a sick leave bank for Lisa Sbrogna, an employee of the Department of Mental Health	Read second and ordered to a third reading	Similar To
S636	Providing continuity of care for mental health treatment	Accompanied a study order, see S2917	Similar To

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