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MA S1278
MA S1278Relative to voluntary third-party notification of end of treatment for alcohol and substance use
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Introduced
03/29/2021
03/29/2021
In Committee
06/30/2022
06/30/2022
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2022
12/31/2022
Introduced Session
192nd General Court
Bill Summary
For legislation relative to voluntary third-party notification of end of treatment for alcohol and substance abuse. Mental Health, Substance Use and Recovery.
AI Summary
This bill aims to amend existing Massachusetts law to require healthcare providers to provide patients upon admission with two forms for their consideration: (1) a health care proxy form, and (2) a form to designate a contact person who will be notified when the patient is discharged, checks out or leaves the facility, or has harmed or threatened to harm themselves. This change is intended to enable voluntary third-party notification of the end of a patient's treatment for alcohol and substance use disorders.
Committee Categories
Budget and Finance, Health and Social Services
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Bill reported favorably by committee and referred to the committee on Senate Ways and Means (on 06/30/2022)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
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| State Bill Page | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/192/S1278 |
| Bill | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/192/S1278.pdf |
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