MA S1261

Bill

MA S1261

Creating a special commission on racism and mental health

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 create a special commission on racism and mental health. Mental Health, Substance Use and Recovery.

AI Summary

This bill establishes a special commission to investigate and make recommendations to reduce or eliminate the effects of racism on mental health. The commission will consist of members from the state legislature, government agencies, and various organizations focused on mental health, racial justice, and health equity. The commission will examine measures to address racial inequities in mental health, including improving access to treatment, enhancing competency within the mental health profession, addressing research gaps, and ensuring equitable access to mental and behavioral health services for communities of color. The commission will also consider the impact of racism on the mental health of people of color, including trauma and post-traumatic stress disorder. The commission is required to submit its findings and recommendations to the legislature by July 31, 2023.

Committee Categories

Health and Social Services

Sponsors (1)

Harriette Chandler (D)*,

Last Action

Accompanied a study order, see H5227 (on 09/22/2022)

Official Document

https://malegislature.gov/Bills/192/S1261

(13 Companion Bills)

Version:

Document Type	Source Location
State Bill Page	https://malegislature.gov/Bills/192/S1261
Bill	https://malegislature.gov/Bills/192/S1261.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
H5227	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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