MA H1069

Bill

Relative to improving access to emergency treatment plans

Introduced
01/23/2017

In Committee
01/23/2017

Crossed Over

Passed

Dead
12/31/2018

Introduced Session

190th General Court

Bill Summary

Relative to improving mental health treatment. Mental Health, Substance Use and Recovery.

AI Summary

This bill aims to improve access to emergency treatment plans by establishing a system for overseeing treatment monitors and mandating the appointment of a treatment monitor within 14 days of the initial petition. The bill also clarifies the authority and responsibilities of treatment monitors, including reporting requirements and the ability to petition the court for hearings on non-compliance with treatment plans. Additionally, the bill allows for the continued monitoring of patients after the expiration of a commitment order, with the court able to appoint a treatment monitor to oversee the treatment plan.

Committee Categories

Health and Social Services

Sponsors (3)

Michelle DuBois (D), Jamie Eldridge (D), Kay Khan (D),

Last Action

Accompanied a study order, see H4557 (on 06/04/2018)

Official Document

https://malegislature.gov/Bills/190/H1069

(10 Companion Bills)

Version:

Document Type	Source Location
State Bill Page	https://malegislature.gov/Bills/190/H1069
Bill	https://malegislature.gov/Bills/190/H1069.pdf

Bill	Bill Name	Last Action	Type
H1061	Relative to expanding access and safety of mental health services	Accompanied a study order, see H4710	Similar To
H1063	Providing for efficient access to mental health services	Accompanied a study order, see H4557	Similar To
H1065	Relative to creating intensive stabilization and treatment units within the Department of Mental Health	Accompanied a study order, see H4528	Similar To
H110	Relative to ensuring the safety of residents of facilities under the authority of the Department of Mental Health and the Department of Developmental Services	Accompanied a study order, see H4792	Similar To
H2269	Establishing psychiatric advance directives for mental health care	Accompanied a study order, see H4557	Similar To
H2392	Relative to safe in-patient alcoholism or substance abuse treatment	Accompanied a study order, see H4624	Similar To
H4557	Mental health, substance use, and recovery	Discharged to the committee on House Rules	Replaced by
H4725	For prevention and access to appropriate care and treatment of addiction	Published as amended, see H4742	Similar To
S2112	Relative to the promotion of mental health education in Massachusetts high schools	No further action taken	Similar To
S582	To limit retroactive denials of health insurance claims for mental health and substance abuse services	Accompanied a new draft, see S2403	Similar To

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