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MA H3510
MA H3510Relative to voluntary third-party notification of end 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 voluntary third-party notification of end of treatment for alcohol and substance abuse. Mental Health, Substance Use and Recovery.
AI Summary
This bill amends existing law to require mental health and substance abuse treatment facilities to provide patients with forms to designate a third-party contact who will be notified when the patient is discharged, checks out, or harms/threatens to harm themselves. The bill also requires facilities to provide patients with a health care proxy form upon admission. These provisions aim to improve communication and support for patients completing treatment for alcohol and substance abuse.
Committee Categories
Health and Social Services
Sponsors (11)
Brian Ashe (D),
Diana Dizoglio (D),
Carolyn Dykema (D),
Jamie Eldridge (D),
Barbara L'Italien (D),
Juana Matias (D),
Mike Moore (D),
Brian Murray (D),
Keiko Orrall (R),
Richard Ross (R),
Chris Walsh (D),
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/H3510 |
| Bill | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/190/H3510.pdf |
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