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Introduced
03/30/2023
03/30/2023
In Committee
06/24/2024
06/24/2024
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2024
12/31/2024
Introduced Session
193rd General Court
Bill Summary
By Representatives Sabadosa of Northampton and Pignatelli of Lenox, a petition of Lindsay N. Sabadosa and Smitty Pignatelli that the Department of Mental Health establish peer-run respite centers. Mental Health, Substance Use and Recovery.
AI Summary
This bill requires the Department of Mental Health to establish a minimum of 14 peer-run respite centers throughout Massachusetts, with each county having at least one such center. Peer-run respite centers are defined as voluntary, trauma-informed, short-term residential programs that provide community-based, person-centered support and prevention on a 24-hour basis in a home-like environment to adults experiencing emotional or mental distress. The bill also mandates the creation of two peer-run respite centers specifically for LGBTQIA+ individuals, to be located in Hampden and Suffolk counties. The centers must be managed and operated by individuals with psychiatric histories or similar life-interrupting challenges, and they must employ peer supporters who have received specialized training. The Department of Mental Health is required to provide sufficient funding for the centers to ensure they can provide the necessary peer respite and peer support services.
Committee Categories
Health and Social Services
Sponsors (10)
Smitty Pignatelli (D)*,
Lindsay Sabadosa (D)*,
Natalie Higgins (D),
Mike Kushmerek (D),
Jack Lewis (D),
John Moran (D),
Steve Owens (D),
Estela Reyes (D),
Susannah Whipps (I),
Bud Williams (D),
Last Action
Accompanied a study order, see H5014 (on 09/05/2024)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/193/H3602 |
| BillText | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/193/H3602.pdf |
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