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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 create a new court-supervised community-based mental health treatment process. The Judiciary.
AI Summary
This bill aims to establish a new court-supervised community-based mental health treatment process. It defines key terms such as "critical community health services," "gravely disabled," and "supervising mental health professional." The bill allows certain individuals, such as physicians, the Department of Mental Health, and family members, to petition the district court for an order to provide critical community health services to individuals with a serious mental illness who meet specific criteria. The bill outlines the requirements for a treatment plan, the court hearing process, and provisions for amending or terminating the order. The goal is to provide the least restrictive appropriate treatment option and prevent serious harm to the individual or others.
Committee Categories
Justice
Sponsors (29)
Matt Muratore (R)*,
James Arena-Derosa (D),
Jenny Armini (D),
Simon Cataldo (D),
Jo Comerford (D),
John Cronin (D),
Jamie Eldridge (D),
Rodney Elliott (D),
Chris Flanagan (D),
Colleen Garry (D),
Carmine Gentile (D),
Natalie Higgins (D),
Steven Howitt (R),
Brad Jones (R),
Hannah Kane (R),
Kay Khan (D),
Marc Lombardo (R),
Paul McMurtry (D),
Patrick O'Connor (R),
Becca Rausch (D),
Dave Robertson (D),
Dave Rogers (D),
Margaret Scarsdale (D),
Dan Sena (D),
Alyson Sullivan (R),
Bruce Tarr (R),
Marcus Vaughn (R),
Susannah Whipps (I),
Steve Xiarhos (R),
Last Action
Accompanied a study order, see H5013 (on 08/29/2024)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/193/H1694 |
| BillText | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/193/H1694.pdf |
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