SENATE DOCKET, NO. 2309 FILED ON: 1/20/2023
SENATE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . No. 1276
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The Commonwealth of Massachusetts
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PRESENTED BY:
John C. Velis
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To the Honorable Senate and House of Representatives of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts in General
Court assembled:
The undersigned legislators and/or citizens respectfully petition for the adoption of the accompanying bill:
An Act to address mental health and substance use needs.
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PETITION OF:
Name: | District/Address: |
John C. Velis | Hampden and Hampshire |
SENATE DOCKET, NO. 2309 FILED ON: 1/20/2023
SENATE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . No. 1276
By Mr. Velis, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1276) of John C. Velis for legislation to address mental health and substance use needs. Mental Health, Substance Use and Recovery. |
The Commonwealth of Massachusetts
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In the One Hundred and Ninety-Third General Court
(2023-2024)
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An Act to address mental health and substance use needs.
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives in General Court assembled, and by the authority of the same, as follows:
Chapter 111 of the General Laws, as appearing in the 2020 official edition, is hereby amended by adding the following section:-
There shall be a mental health and substance use disorder grant program established within the department of mental health for the purpose of addressing increased mental health and substance use needs.