MA H1980 | 2023-2024 | 193rd General Court
Note: Legislation replaced by H4897
Status
Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Democrat 4-0)
Status: Introduced on February 16 2023 - 25% progression, died in chamber
Action: 2024-07-24 - Accompanied a study order, see H4897
Text: Latest bill text (Introduced) [PDF]
Status: Introduced on February 16 2023 - 25% progression, died in chamber
Action: 2024-07-24 - Accompanied a study order, see H4897
Text: Latest bill text (Introduced) [PDF]
Summary
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.
Title
Relative to ending unnecessary hospitalizations and reducing emergency department boarding
Sponsors
History
| Date | Chamber | Action |
|---|---|---|
| 2024-07-24 | House | Accompanied a study order, see H4897 |
| 2024-04-11 | Senate | Senate concurred |
| 2024-02-08 | House | Reporting date extended to Wednesday May 15, 2024, pending concurrence |
| 2023-10-26 | Joint | Hearing rescheduled to 10/30/2023 from 12:00 PM-05:00 PM in B-1 |
| 2023-10-26 | Joint | Hearing rescheduled to 10/30/2023 from 12:00 PM-05:00 PM in Gardner Auditorium |
| 2023-10-23 | Joint | Hearing scheduled for 10/30/2023 from 12:00 PM-05:00 PM in Gardner Auditorium |
| 2023-02-16 | Senate | Senate concurred |
| 2023-02-16 | House | Referred to the Joint Committee on Mental Health, Substance Use and Recovery |
Same As/Similar To
H4897 (Replaced by) 2024-12-31 - No further action taken
Massachusetts State Sources
| Type | Source |
|---|---|
| Summary | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/193/H1980 |
| Text | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/193/H1980.pdf |
