MA H3962 | 2021-2022 | 192nd General Court

Note: Legislation replaced by H5237

Status

Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Democrat 3-0)
Status: Introduced on July 14 2021 - 25% progression, died in chamber
Action: 2022-09-06 - Accompanied a study order, see H5237
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.

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Title

Relative to ending unnecessary hospitalizations and reducing emergency department boarding

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History

DateChamberAction
2022-09-06HouseAccompanied a study order, see H5237
2022-06-29SenateSenate concurred
2022-06-02HouseReporting date extended to Thursday June 30, 2022, pending concurrence
2022-05-26SenateSenate concurred
2022-05-12HouseReporting date extended to Tuesday May 31, 2022, pending concurrence
2022-03-24SenateSenate concurred
2022-02-09HouseReporting date extended to Monday May 9, 2022, pending concurrence
2021-11-02JointHearing scheduled for 11/22/2021 from 01:00 PM-05:00 PM in Virtual Hearing
2021-07-15SenateSenate concurred
2021-07-14HouseReferred to the Joint Committee on Mental Health, Substance Use and Recovery

Same As/Similar To

S1010 (Similar To) 2022-09-22 - Accompanied a study order, see H5225
S685 (Similar To) 2022-08-08 - Ought NOT to pass (under Joint Rule 10) and placed in the Orders of the Day for the next session
S1034 (Similar To) 2022-02-07 - Accompanied a study order, see S2665
S1268 (Similar To) 2022-09-08 - Ought NOT to pass (under Joint Rule 10) and placed in the Orders of the Day for the next session
S1269 (Similar To) 2022-09-22 - Accompanied a study order, see H5225
H5237 (Replaced by) 2023-01-03 - No further action taken
S1767 (Similar To) 2022-03-17 - Accompanied H2650

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Bill Comments

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