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MA H2406
Relative to the civil commitment of mentally ill persons to Bridgewater State Hospital
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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 the civil commitment of mentally ill persons to Bridgewater State Hospital. Mental Health, Substance Use and Recovery.
AI Summary
This bill amends Chapter 123 of the General Laws to modify the civil commitment of mentally ill persons to Bridgewater State Hospital. It defines "Place of Detention" to exclude Bridgewater State Hospital and the Massachusetts Alcohol and Substance Abuse Center. The bill allows the medical director of Bridgewater State Hospital to petition the Brockton District Court for the commitment and retention of any patient who the director determines poses a likelihood of serious harm due to mental illness. Additionally, it repeals Sections 7(b), 13, and a portion of Section 14 of Chapter 123, related to the commitment process and further commitments to Bridgewater State Hospital.
Committee Categories
Health and Social Services
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Accompanied a study order, see H4557 (on 06/04/2018)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/190/H2406 |
| Bill | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/190/H2406.pdf |
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