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MA H1068
MA H1068Providing mental health and substance abuse assessments for children engaged in services
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Introduced
01/23/2017
01/23/2017
In Committee
01/23/2017
01/23/2017
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2018
12/31/2018
Introduced Session
190th General Court
Bill Summary
Relative to providing for mental health and substance abuse assessments for children engaged in services. Mental Health, Substance Use and Recovery.
AI Summary
This bill requires the Massachusetts Department of Mental Health, in collaboration with the Department of Youth Services and the Department of Public Health, to conduct a comprehensive review of the mental health and substance abuse service needs of adolescents in the care or custody of the state, including those detained in the juvenile justice system or receiving services from various state agencies. The review aims to identify existing and proposed models of alternatives to detention, unmet mental health and substance abuse needs, and recommendations to address these needs, particularly through the juvenile court system and community-based services. The bill mandates a series of public comment periods and the submission of a final report to the state legislature and governor within 270 days of the bill's effective date.
Committee Categories
Health and Social Services
Sponsors (4)
Last Action
Accompanied a study order, see H4624 (on 06/18/2018)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
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| State Bill Page | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/190/H1068 |
| Bill | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/190/H1068.pdf |
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