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MA H1171
MA H1171Relative to ensuring quality mental health services in state correctional facilities
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Introduced
01/20/2015
01/20/2015
In Committee
01/20/2015
01/20/2015
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
07/31/2016
07/31/2016
Introduced Session
189th General Court
Bill Summary
For legislation to establish the Department of Mental Health as the oversight agency for the mental health system within the state prison system. The Judiciary.
AI Summary
This bill proposes to amend Chapter 19 of the General Laws by granting the commissioner of mental health oversight of mental health services provided to individuals in the custody of the department of correction, which is the state agency responsible for prisons. This oversight includes reviewing and approving any contracts the department of correction makes for these services and establishing minimum standards for their effective delivery. To ensure these standards are met, the commissioner will conduct audits of each state correctional facility at least every six months.
Committee Categories
Justice
Sponsors (25)
Ruth Balser (D)*,
Tony Cabral (D),
Tackey Chan (D),
Claire Cronin (D),
Marjorie Decker (D),
Sal DiDomenico (D),
Stephen DiNatale (D),
Michelle DuBois (D),
Jamie Eldridge (D),
Sean Garballey (D),
Carlos González (D),
Ken Gordon (D),
Jonathan Hecht (D),
Paul Heroux (D),
Mary Keefe (D),
Kay Khan (D),
Peter Kocot (D),
Barbara L'Italien (D),
John Mahoney (D),
Elizabeth Malia (D),
Denise Provost (D),
Dave Rogers (D),
Tom Sannicandro (D),
Benjamin Swan (D),
Chris Walsh (D),
Last Action
Accompanied a study order, see H4706 (on 10/24/2016)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/189/H1171 |
| Bill | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/189/H1171.pdf |
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