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MA S1268
MA S1268Relative to creating intensive stabilization and treatment units within the Department of Mental Health
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Introduced
02/16/2023
02/16/2023
In Committee
05/30/2024
05/30/2024
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2024
12/31/2024
Introduced Session
193rd General Court
Bill Summary
For legislation relative to creating intensive stabilization and treatment units within the Department of Mental Health. Mental Health, Substance Use and Recovery.
AI Summary
This bill seeks to create at least two intensive stabilization and treatment units within the Department of Mental Health, one for men and one for women. These units would provide specialized care and comprehensive evaluation, stabilization, and psychiatric treatment for patients exhibiting persistently aggressive, self-destructive, or intensively violent behavior. The units would be secured and physically separate from other facilities, with appropriate staffing levels and an interdisciplinary team that has undergone specialized training to work effectively with this patient population. After 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 (8)
Marc Pacheco (D)*,
Sal DiDomenico (D),
Carol Doherty (D),
Paul Feeney (D),
Jack Lewis (D),
Mike Moore (D),
Pavel Payano (D),
Adam Scanlon (D),
Last Action
Accompanied a study order, see S2842 (on 07/01/2024)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/193/S1268 |
| BillText | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/193/S1268.pdf |
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