Amendment ID: S2519-73-R1

Redraft Amendment 73

Emergency Department Access

Messrs. Welch and Lewis, Ms. Gobi, Messrs. Tran, O'Connor and Tarr move that the proposed new draft be amended in section 18, in proposed new section 51 ¾  of chapter 111, by striking out the second paragraph and inserting in place thereof the following 2 paragraphs:-

“The regulations shall permit evaluation via telemedicine, electronic or telephonic consultation, as deemed appropriate by the department.

The regulations shall be promulgated after consultation with the department of mental health and the division of medical assistance and shall include, but not be limited to, requirements that individuals under the age of 22 receive an expedited evaluation and stabilization process.”; and

by striking out section 60 and inserting in place thereof the following section:-

“SECTION 60. Section 18 shall take effect on January 1, 2021; provided, however, that the department of public health shall promulgate regulations to implement section 51¾ of chapter 111 of the General Laws not later than October 1, 2020.”.