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MA H4363
Establishing a commission on behavioral health promotion and upstream prevention
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Introduced
03/29/2018
03/29/2018
In Committee
03/29/2018
03/29/2018
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2018
12/31/2018
Introduced Session
190th General Court
Bill Summary
For legislation to establish a commission (including members of the General Court) relative to behavioral health promotion and upstream prevention. Mental Health, Substance Use and Recovery.
AI Summary
This bill establishes a commission on behavioral health promotion and upstream prevention within the Executive Office of Health and Human Services. The commission will work to advance state and local policies, practices, systems, and programs to promote positive mental, emotional, and behavioral health and prevent issues like substance misuse, mental illness, and youth violence. The commission will have 42 members, including state officials, legislators, and subject matter experts in areas like prevention science, public health, and education. The commission will make recommendations to the Governor and Legislature on evidence-based policies and funding for prevention and promotion programs, collaborate with other state commissions, and serve as a clearinghouse for best practices. The bill also creates an executive director position to manage the commission's operations and activities.
Committee Categories
Health and Social Services
Sponsors (34)
Brian Ashe (D),
Bruce Ayers (D),
Christine Barber (D),
James Cantwell (D),
William Crocker (R),
Claire Cronin (D),
Josh Cutler (D),
Angelo D'Emilia (R),
Diana Dizoglio (D),
Lori Ehrlich (D),
Jamie Eldridge (D),
Kim Ferguson (R),
Bill Galvin (D),
Carmine Gentile (D),
Jonathan Hecht (D),
Kevin Honan (D),
Pat Jehlen (D),
Hannah Kane (R),
John Keenan (D),
Kay Khan (D),
Jack Lewis (D),
David Linsky (D),
Elizabeth Malia (D),
Juana Matias (D),
Joan Meschino (D),
Mark Montigny (D),
Matt Muratore (R),
James Murphy (D),
Shaunna O'Connell (R),
Patrick O'Connor (R),
Jim O'Day (D),
Chris Walsh (D),
Timothy Whelan (R),
Jon Zlotnik (D),
Last Action
Accompanied a new draft, see H4470 (on 05/07/2018)
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Document Type | Source Location |
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State Bill Page | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/190/H4363 |
Bill | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/190/H4363.pdf |
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