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Introduced
02/16/2023
02/16/2023
In Committee
02/16/2023
02/16/2023
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2024
12/31/2024
Introduced Session
193rd General Court
Bill Summary
For legislation to authorize the Commissioner of Mental Health to have supervision over the provision of mental health services to prisoners. Mental Health, Substance Use and Recovery.
AI Summary
This bill aims to improve mental health services in places of incarceration. It gives the Commissioner of Mental Health supervisory authority over the provision of mental health services to prisoners in the custody of the Department of Correction or any House of Correction. This includes reviewing and approving any contracts for mental health services and establishing minimum standards for their effective delivery. The Commissioner is also required to audit each state correctional facility and House of Correction every six months to ensure compliance with these standards, and collect data on the provision of mental health services to promote improvements and potentially obtain federal funding for services to prisoners with mental health needs.
Committee Categories
Health and Social Services
Sponsors (3)
Last Action
Accompanied a study order, see H4712 (on 06/06/2024)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/193/H1978 |
| BillText | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/193/H1978.pdf |
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