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The 194th General Court of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts

Bill H.2206 194th (Current)

An Act enabling physician assistants to authorize psychiatric holds and ensure adequate training on their use

By Representatives Donaghue of Westborough and Kushmerek of Fitchburg, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2206) of Kate Donaghue, Michael P. Kushmerek and others for legislation to enable physician assistants to authorize psychiatric holds and ensure adequate training on their use. Mental Health, Substance Use and Recovery.

Bill Information

Presenters:
Kate Donaghue , Michael P. Kushmerek

Petitioners

Name District/Address
Kate Donaghue 19th Worcester
Michael P. Kushmerek 3rd Worcester
Christopher M. Markey 9th Bristol
John J. Marsi 6th Worcester
Patricia A. Duffy 5th Hampden
Paul McMurtry 11th Norfolk
Joseph D. McKenna 18th Worcester
Steven George Xiarhos 5th Barnstable
Natalie M. Higgins 4th Worcester
Bruce E. Tarr First Essex and Middlesex
Judith A. Garcia 11th Suffolk
Samantha MontaƱo 15th Suffolk
Erika Uyterhoeven 27th Middlesex
Adrian C. Madaro 1st Suffolk
James B. Eldridge Middlesex and Worcester
Russell E. Holmes 6th Suffolk
Jessica Ann Giannino 16th Suffolk
Rebecca L. Rausch Norfolk, Worcester and Middlesex
Sally P. Kerans 13th Essex

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