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MA H3047
Relative to voluntary civil commitment for alcohol and substance abuse treatment
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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 voluntary civil commitment for alcohol and substance abuse treatment. The Judiciary.
AI Summary
This bill amends the third paragraph of Section 35 of Chapter 123 of the General Laws, which relates to voluntary civil commitment for alcohol and substance abuse treatment. The key changes are: (1) expanding the list of individuals who can petition the court for an order of commitment to include any police officer, physician, spouse, blood relative, guardian, or court official, and (2) allowing a person with an alcohol or substance use disorder to petition the court for an order of commitment for themselves.
Committee Categories
Justice
Sponsors (16)
Brian Ashe (D),
Linda Campbell (D),
James Cantwell (D),
Claire Cronin (D),
Diana Dizoglio (D),
Jamie Eldridge (D),
Colleen Garry (D),
Thomas Golden (D),
Robert Koczera (D),
Barbara L'Italien (D),
Juana Matias (D),
Mike Moore (D),
Brian Murray (D),
Keiko Orrall (R),
Bruce Tarr (R),
Chris Walsh (D),
Last Action
Accompanied a new draft, see S2170 (on 10/02/2017)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/190/H3047 |
| Bill | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/190/H3047.pdf |
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