MA H1749

Repeals Section 12(e) of Chapter 123, which currently allows any person to petition a court for involuntary 3-day psychiatric commitment of someone with mental illness deemed likely to cause serious harm

Eliminates the process by which district court or juvenile court judges can issue warrants to apprehend individuals for psychiatric evaluation based on third-party applications

Removes the existing provision that requires court-appointed counsel and medical examination before a judge can order up to 3 days of involuntary commitment

Filed by Representative Natalie M. Higgins (4th Worcester) on January 15, 2025, and referred to the Judiciary Committee