An Act relative to ending unnecessary hospitalizations and reducing emergency department boarding
Summary
By Ms. Decker of Cambridge, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3962) of Marjorie C. Decker and Lindsay N. Sabadosa 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.
Bill status
passed
3 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Jul 2021
Committee Review
Jul 2021
Senate Passage
Jun 2022
Governor
Introduced Jul 14, 2021
Last action Sep 6, 2022
Floor votes
How they voted
This bill passed the Senate. No roll call record of that vote is available.
Full legislative history
Actions timeline
Total actions
10
Key actions
4
Committee
1
Jun 29, 2022
Senate · Passed
Senate concurred
May 26, 2022
Senate · Passed
Senate concurred
Mar 24, 2022
Senate · Passed
Senate concurred
Jul 15, 2021
Senate · Passed
Senate concurred
Jul 14, 2021
House · Referred to committee
Referred to the committee on Mental Health, Substance Use and Recovery
1 primary · 2 co-sponsors
Sponsors
Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Marjorie Decker
DDemocratic
Co
Lindsay Sabadosa
DDemocratic
Co
Tram Nguyen
DDemocratic
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