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MA S1267
MA S1267To transfer Bridgewater State Hospital from the Department of Corrections to the Department of Mental Health
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Introduced
03/29/2021
03/29/2021
In Committee
06/23/2022
06/23/2022
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2022
12/31/2022
Introduced Session
192nd General Court
Bill Summary
For legislation to transfer Bridgewater State Hospital from the Department of Corrections to the Department of Mental Health. Mental Health, Substance Use and Recovery.
AI Summary
This bill aims to transfer the management of Bridgewater State Hospital from the Department of Corrections to the Department of Mental Health. The bill outlines several key changes, including giving the Commissioner of Mental Health responsibility for the operation and oversight of Bridgewater State Hospital, providing forensic mental health services, and amending various sections of Chapter 123 of the Massachusetts General Laws to remove references to the "medical director of the Bridgewater state hospital." The bill also sets an effective date of no later than December 31, 2021 for these changes.
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 06/23/2022)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/192/S1267 |
| Bill | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/192/S1267.pdf |
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