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MA H2098
MA H2098Relative 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
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 would be designated for male and female patients who exhibit persistently aggressive or self-destructive behavior, or atypically violent behavior that requires specialized care. The units would provide comprehensive evaluation, stabilization, and psychiatric treatment, including violence assessments, behavioral management consultation, and interpersonal conflict resolution strategies. The units would have appropriate staffing levels with an interdisciplinary team that has undergone specialized training to work effectively with this patient population. After behavior stabilization, the staff would develop a plan for the safe and timely transfer of the patient out of the intensive unit.
Committee Categories
Health and Social Services
Sponsors (13)
Pat Haddad (D)*,
Brian Ashe (D),
Michael Brady (D),
Pete Capano (D),
Carol Doherty (D),
Pat Duffy (D),
Jim Hawkins (D),
Natalie Higgins (D),
Mike Kushmerek (D),
Lindsay Sabadosa (D),
Walter Timilty (D),
Erika Uyterhoeven (D),
Timothy Whelan (R),
Last Action
Accompanied a study order, see H5194 (on 09/06/2022)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
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| State Bill Page | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/192/H2098 |
| Bill | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/192/H2098.pdf |
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