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MA H2063
Transferring 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
07/12/2022
07/12/2022
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 transfers Bridgewater State Hospital from the Department of Corrections to the Department of Mental Health. The bill gives the Commissioner of Mental Health responsibility for the operation and oversight of Bridgewater State Hospital, including providing medical and mental health treatment, forensic services, and continuing care inpatient services. The bill also makes various amendments to Chapter 123 of the General Laws regarding the commitment and transfer of patients to Bridgewater State Hospital, and requires the Commissioner of Mental Health to review and sign all restraint forms from facilities under the Department's supervision.
Committee Categories
Budget and Finance, Health and Social Services
Sponsors (9)
Ruth Balser (D)*,
Tami Gouveia (D),
Natalie Higgins (D),
Mary Keefe (D),
Jack Lewis (D),
Elizabeth Malia (D),
Steve Owens (D),
Lindsay Sabadosa (D),
Tom Stanley (D),
Last Action
No further action taken (on 01/03/2023)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/192/H2063 |
| Bill | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/192/H2063.pdf |
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