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MA S66

Relative to the well being of children


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Introduced
01/23/2017
In Committee
04/11/2018
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2018

Introduced Session

190th General Court

Bill Summary

For legislation relative to the well being of children. Children, Families and Persons with Disabilities.

AI Summary

This bill aims to enhance the well-being of children by establishing a schedule of psychotropic medications that cannot be administered to a child without notification to the Department of Children and Families (the Department) by the child's guardian, family member, or caregiver responsible for the child's medical care. The notification must include the purpose for administering the listed psychotropic drug, the prescribed dosage, and any known effects or side effects, except in medical emergencies as outlined by the Department.

Committee Categories

Health and Social Services

Sponsors (2)

Last Action

Accompanied a study order, see S2535 (on 05/31/2018)

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