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MA H2985
MA H2985Transferring Bridgewater State Hospital from the Department of Correction to the Department of Mental Health
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Introduced
02/16/2023
02/16/2023
In Committee
07/08/2024
07/08/2024
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2024
12/31/2024
Introduced Session
193rd General Court
Bill Summary
For legislation to transfer Bridgewater State Hospital from the Department of Correction to the Department of Mental Health. State Administration and Regulatory Oversight.
AI Summary
This bill proposes to transfer the operation and oversight of Bridgewater State Hospital from the Department of Correction to the Department of Mental Health. It amends various sections of Chapters 19, 123, and 125 of the Massachusetts General Laws to reflect this change, including provisions related to the commissioner's responsibilities, forensic mental health services, and the commitment and transfer of patients. The bill also requires the Commissioner of the Department of Mental Health to conduct a study on the feasibility of constructing a new physical facility for the treatment of patients currently held at Bridgewater State Hospital, and sets an effective date for the Act of no later than December 31, 2024.
Committee Categories
Budget and Finance, Government Affairs, Health and Social Services
Sponsors (17)
Ruth Balser (D)*,
Christine Barber (D),
Mike Connolly (D),
Kate Donaghue (D),
Michelle DuBois (D),
Rodney Elliott (D),
Natalie Higgins (D),
Patrick Kearney (D),
Jay Livingstone (D),
John Mahoney (D),
Becca Rausch (D),
Lindsay Sabadosa (D),
Margaret Scarsdale (D),
Dan Sena (D),
Erika Uyterhoeven (D),
Tommy Vitolo (D),
Susannah Whipps (I),
Last Action
No further action taken (on 12/31/2024)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/193/H2985 |
| BillText | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/193/H2985.pdf |
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