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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 to provide life saving treatment. Mental Health, Substance Use and Recovery.
AI Summary
This bill aims to provide life-saving treatment for individuals with substance use disorders. It amends existing Massachusetts law to allow a justice of the court to order a person to be committed to a designated facility if the court finds the person has a substance use disorder and there is a grave likelihood of serious harm due to the disorder. This emergency commitment can be issued when the court is closed, but the person must receive a hearing within 72 hours. The bill also allows correctional facilities operated by the Suffolk County Sheriff to enter into agreements with approved section 35 facilities to provide the same level of public health services.
Committee Categories
Health and Social Services
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Accompanied a study order, see H5228 (on 09/22/2022)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/192/S1265 |
| Bill | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/192/S1265.pdf |
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