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The 194th General Court of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts

Bill S.1409 194th (Current)

An Act to reform mental health supports and increase public safety

By Ms. Kennedy (by request), a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1409) of Gary Lowell, for legislation to mandate psychiatric evaluations in a hospital emergency room if a restraint authorization is given. Mental Health, Substance Use and Recovery.

Bill Information

 Presenting Legislator is not a sponsor of this measure.

Presenter:
Robyn K. Kennedy (By Request)

Bill History

Displaying 3 actions for Bill S.1409
Branch Action
2/27/2025 Senate Referred to the committee on Mental Health, Substance Use and Recovery
2/27/2025 House House concurred
9/26/2025 Joint Hearing scheduled for 10/06/2025 from 01:00 PM-05:00 PM in A-2

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