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MA H4928

MA H4928
To create alternatives for community emergency services (ACES)

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Introduced
06/28/2022
In Committee
06/28/2022
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2022

Introduced Session

192nd General Court

Bill Summary

To create alternatives for community emergency services (ACES)

AI Summary

This bill aims to create alternatives for community emergency services (ACES) in Massachusetts. It allows cities and towns to establish a division of civilian mental health advocates to respond to mental health crises without the presence of law enforcement, or to accompany fire, EMS, or police personnel in responding to behavioral health-related matters. The bill sets minimum qualifications for civilian mental health advocates, such as being a licensed social worker, and requires cities and towns to develop rules and regulations for the division. Additionally, the bill requires the Department of Public Health to create a statewide disability indicator form for residents to notify emergency services of any special needs or disabilities. The bill is subject to securing or appropriating funds before cities and towns can adopt it, and requires annual reporting on the impacts of the civilian mental health advocate divisions.

Committee Categories

Health and Social Services

Sponsors (41)

Jim Arciero (D),  Ruth Balser (D),  Christine Barber (D),  Pete Capano (D),  Michelle Ciccolo (D),  Mike Connolly (D),  Marcos Devers (D),  Mindy Domb (D),  Dan Donahue (D),  Jamie Eldridge (D),  Nika Elugardo (D),  Tricia Farley-Bouvier (D),  Dylan Fernandes (D),  Sean Garballey (D),  Carmine Gentile (D),  Tami Gouveia (D),  Natalie Higgins (D),  Vanna Howard (D),  Kay Khan (D),  David LeBoeuf (D),  Jack Lewis (D),  Jason Lewis (D),  David Linsky (D),  Jay Livingstone (D),  Elizabeth Malia (D),  Paul Mark (D),  Christina Minicucci (D),  Liz Miranda (D),  Matt Muratore (R),  Patrick O'Connor (R),  Steve Owens (D),  Smitty Pignatelli (D),  Becca Rausch (D),  Maria Robinson (D),  Lindsay Sabadosa (D),  Adam Scanlon (D),  Dan Sena (D),  Tom Stanley (D),  Steve Ultrino (D),  Erika Uyterhoeven (D),  Tommy Vitolo (D), 

Other Sponsors (1)

Joint Committee on Public Safety and Homeland Security (Joint)

Last Action

No further action taken (on 01/03/2023)
(6 Companion Bills)

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Document Type Source Location
State Bill Page https://malegislature.gov/Bills/192/H4928
Bill https://malegislature.gov/Bills/192/H4928.pdf
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