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The 193rd General Court of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts

Bill H.1980 193rd (Current)

An Act relative to ending unnecessary hospitalizations and reducing emergency department boarding

By Representative Decker of Cambridge, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1980) 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 Information

Presenter:
Marjorie C. Decker

Docket History

Displaying 8 actions for Bill HD.3255
Date Branch Action
2/16/2023 House Referred to the committee on Mental Health, Substance Use and Recovery
2/16/2023 Senate Senate concurred
10/23/2023 Joint Hearing scheduled for 10/30/2023 from 12:00 PM-05:00 PM in Gardner Auditorium
10/26/2023 Joint Hearing rescheduled to 10/30/2023 from 12:00 PM-05:00 PM in Gardner Auditorium
10/26/2023 Joint Hearing rescheduled to 10/30/2023 from 12:00 PM-05:00 PM in B-1
2/8/2024 House Reporting date extended to Wednesday May 15, 2024, pending concurrence
4/11/2024 Senate Senate concurred
7/24/2024 House Accompanied a study order, see H4897

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