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MA H3048
Relative to civil commitment length of treatment for alcohol and substance abuse
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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 civil commitment length of treatment for alcohol and substance abuse. The Judiciary.
AI Summary
This bill amends the existing law to allow the court, after a hearing that includes expert testimony and may include other evidence, to order an individual with an alcohol or substance use disorder and a likelihood of serious harm to be committed for a period not to exceed 90 days to a facility designated by the Department of Public Health, followed by the availability of case management services provided by the Department of Public Health for up to 1 year.
Committee Categories
Justice
Sponsors (13)
Brian Ashe (D),
Linda Campbell (D),
Claire Cronin (D),
Diana Dizoglio (D),
Eileen Donoghue (D),
Michelle DuBois (D),
James Dwyer (D),
Carole Fiola (D),
Colleen Garry (D),
Thomas Golden (D),
Mike Moore (D),
Brian Murray (D),
Chris Walsh (D),
Last Action
Accompanied a study order, see H4874 (on 08/09/2018)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/190/H3048 |
| Bill | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/190/H3048.pdf |
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