MA H3498

Bill

Improving the mental health examination process of inmates at places of detention

Introduced
01/23/2017

In Committee
12/07/2017

Crossed Over

Passed

Dead
12/31/2018

Introduced Session

190th General Court

Bill Summary

Relative to the mental health examination process of inmates at places of detention. The Judiciary.

AI Summary

This bill aims to improve the mental health examination process for inmates at detention facilities. It amends existing law to expand the types of professionals who can conduct these examinations, allowing not only physicians and psychologists, but also providers who prescribe psychiatric medications under the supervision of a psychiatrist. This change is intended to ensure that inmates receive comprehensive mental health assessments and access to appropriate treatment.

Committee Categories

Health and Social Services, Justice

Sponsors (43)

Jay Barrows (R), Donnie Berthiaume (R), Will Brownsberger (D), Dan Cahill (D), Thomas Calter (D), Linda Campbell (D), James Cantwell (D), Tackey Chan (D), William Crocker (R), Julian Cyr (D), Mike Day (D), David DeCoste (R), Diana Dizoglio (D), Jamie Eldridge (D), Kim Ferguson (R), Carole Fiola (D), Jennifer Flanagan (D), Sean Garballey (D), Carmine Gentile (D), Susan Gifford (R), Thomas Golden (D), Sheila Harrington (R), Steven Howitt (R), Randy Hunt (R), Mary Keefe (D), David Linsky (D), Joan Lovely (D), Christopher Markey (D), Joe McKenna (R), Matt Muratore (R), Keiko Orrall (R), Sarah Peake (D), Elizabeth Poirier (R), Denise Provost (D), Angelo Scaccia (D), Paul Schmid (D), Alan Silvia (D), José Tosado (D), Paul Tucker (D), Steve Ultrino (D), Dave Vieira (R), Timothy Whelan (R), Jon Zlotnik (D),

Last Action

Accompanied a new draft, see H4357 (on 04/02/2018)

Official Document

https://malegislature.gov/Bills/190/H3498

(7 Companion Bills)

Version:

Document Type	Source Location
State Bill Page	https://malegislature.gov/Bills/190/H3498
Bill	https://malegislature.gov/Bills/190/H3498.pdf

Bill	Bill Name	Last Action	Type
H1061	Relative to expanding access and safety of mental health services	Accompanied a study order, see H4710	Similar To
H1065	Relative to creating intensive stabilization and treatment units within the Department of Mental Health	Accompanied a study order, see H4528	Similar To
H110	Relative to ensuring the safety of residents of facilities under the authority of the Department of Mental Health and the Department of Developmental Services	Accompanied a study order, see H4792	Similar To
H4357	Improving the mental health examination process of inmates at places of detention	No further action taken	Replaced by
H925	Authorizing sheriffs to impose fees	Accompanied a study order, see H4874	Similar To
S2112	Relative to the promotion of mental health education in Massachusetts high schools	No further action taken	Similar To
S582	To limit retroactive denials of health insurance claims for mental health and substance abuse services	Accompanied a new draft, see S2403	Similar To

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