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MA S1310
Relative to creating intensive stabilization and treatment units within the Department of Mental Health
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Introduced
03/29/2021
03/29/2021
In Committee
03/29/2021
03/29/2021
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2022
12/31/2022
Introduced Session
192nd General Court
Bill Summary
For legislation relative to creating intensive stabilization and treatment units within the Department of Mental Health. Mental Health, Substance Use and Recovery.
AI Summary
This bill aims to create at least two intensive stabilization and treatment units within the Department of Mental Health in Massachusetts. These units will provide specialized care and comprehensive evaluation, stabilization, and psychiatric treatment for patients who exhibit persistently aggressive, self-destructive, or intensively violent behavior. The units will be secured, physically separate from other units, and staffed with an interdisciplinary team of healthcare professionals who have undergone specialized training to work effectively with this patient population. After behavior stabilization, the staff will develop a plan for the safe and timely transfer of the patient out of the intensive unit.
Committee Categories
Health and Social Services
Sponsors (12)
Marc Pacheco (D)*,
Brian Ashe (D),
Michael Brady (D),
John Cronin (D),
Sal DiDomenico (D),
Carol Doherty (D),
Jamie Eldridge (D),
Paul Feeney (D),
John Keenan (D),
Walter Timilty (D),
Erika Uyterhoeven (D),
John Velis (D),
Last Action
Accompanied a study order, see S2919 (on 06/09/2022)
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Document Type | Source Location |
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State Bill Page | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/192/S1310 |
Bill | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/192/S1310.pdf |
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