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MA H3205
Enabling physician assistants to authorize psychiatric and substance abuse holds
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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
For legislation authorizing physician assistants to authorize psychiatric and substance abuse holds. Mental Health, Substance Use and Recovery.
AI Summary
This bill amends existing Massachusetts law to authorize physician assistants, in addition to physicians and certain licensed mental health professionals, to order psychiatric and substance abuse holds. Specifically, it allows physician assistants licensed under Chapter 112 of the state's General Laws to authorize involuntary psychiatric and substance abuse holds, which are temporary detentions for the purpose of evaluation and treatment. This change expands the group of healthcare providers who can initiate these holds, providing physician assistants with the same authority as physicians and other licensed mental health professionals in this area.
Committee Categories
Health and Social Services
Sponsors (5)
Marjorie Decker (D),
Geoffrey Diehl (R),
Michelle DuBois (D),
Denise Provost (D),
Timothy Whelan (R),
Last Action
Accompanied a study order, see H4710 (on 07/09/2018)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/190/H3205 |
| Bill | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/190/H3205.pdf |
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