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Introduced
01/23/2017
01/23/2017
In Committee
03/29/2018
03/29/2018
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2018
12/31/2018
Introduced Session
190th General Court
Bill Summary
For legislation to protect children's mental health services. Children, Families and Persons with Disabilities.
AI Summary
This bill aims to protect children's mental health services by establishing a statewide children's mental health ombudsman program within the Office of the Child Advocate. The program will advocate for children with mental health disorders, identify barriers to effective treatment, monitor compliance with relevant laws and regulations, and investigate and resolve complaints related to children's behavioral health services. The bill also gives the Child Advocate the authority to temporarily order state agencies and local educational authorities to share the cost of services when there is a disagreement about payment responsibility, in order to prevent delays in accessing necessary services.
Committee Categories
Health and Social Services
Sponsors (17)
Mike Barrett (D),
Marjorie Decker (D),
Sal DiDomenico (D),
Jamie Eldridge (D),
Kim Ferguson (R),
Jennifer Flanagan (D),
Danielle Gregoire (D),
Stephen Hay (D),
Paul Heroux (D),
Jay Kaufman (D),
Kay Khan (D),
Barbara L'Italien (D),
Jack Lewis (D),
Jason Lewis (D),
Joan Lovely (D),
Matt Muratore (R),
Mike Rush (D),
Last Action
Accompanied a study order, see S2535 (on 05/31/2018)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/190/S44 |
| Bill | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/190/S44.pdf |
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