An Act relative to ending unnecessary hospitalizations and reducing emergency department boarding
By Ms. Decker of Cambridge, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3962) of Marjorie C. Decker and Lindsay N. Sabadosa relative to the involuntary hospitalization of individuals if no less restrictive alternatives exist to reduce the likelihood of serious harm by reason of mental illness. Mental Health, Substance Use and Recovery.
Bill History
| Date | Branch | Action |
|---|---|---|
| 7/14/2021 | House | Referred to the committee on Mental Health, Substance Use and Recovery |
| 7/15/2021 | Senate | Senate concurred |
| 11/2/2021 | Joint | Hearing scheduled for 11/22/2021 from 01:00 PM-05:00 PM in Virtual Hearing |
| 2/9/2022 | House | Reporting date extended to Monday May 9, 2022, pending concurrence |
| 3/24/2022 | Senate | Senate concurred |
| 5/12/2022 | House | Reporting date extended to Tuesday May 31, 2022, pending concurrence |
| 5/26/2022 | Senate | Senate concurred |
| 6/2/2022 | House | Reporting date extended to Thursday June 30, 2022, pending concurrence |
| 6/29/2022 | Senate | Senate concurred |
| 9/6/2022 | House | Accompanied a study order, see H5237 |
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