MA H1792

Bill

MA H1792

Relative to creating a difficult to manage unit within the Department of Mental Health

Introduced
01/20/2015

In Committee
01/20/2015

Crossed Over

Passed

Dead
07/31/2016

Introduced Session

189th General Court

Bill Summary

Relative to creating a difficult-to-manage unit within the Department of Mental Health. Mental Health and Substance Abuse.

AI Summary

This bill proposes to amend Chapter 19 of the General Laws by adding a new section that mandates the creation of separate "difficult to manage units" within the Department of Mental Health, one specifically for men and another for women. These units will be clearly identified and will focus on addressing the unique challenges and needs of individuals within the department who are considered "difficult to manage," a term used to describe populations requiring specialized care and attention.

Committee Categories

Health and Social Services

Sponsors (18)

Pat Haddad (D)*, Michael Brady (D), Paul Brodeur (D), Gailanne Cariddi (D), Tackey Chan (D), Claire Cronin (D), Marcos Devers (D), James Dwyer (D), Carole Fiola (D), Sean Garballey (D), Mary Keefe (D), Barbara L'Italien (D), John Lawn (D), Shaunna O'Connell (R), Jim O'Day (D), Marc Pacheco (D), Alan Silvia (D), Chris Walsh (D),

Last Action

Accompanied a study order, see H4272 (on 05/09/2016)

Official Document

https://malegislature.gov/Bills/189/House/H1792

(6 Companion Bills)

Version:

Document Type	Source Location
State Bill Page	https://malegislature.gov/Bills/189/House/H1792
State Bill Page	https://malegislature.gov/Bills/189/H1792
Bill	https://malegislature.gov/Bills/189/H1792.pdf

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