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MA H1985

Bill

Official Source

Status

Introduced

2/27/2025

Primary Sponsor

Amy Sangiolo

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Origin

House of Representatives

194th General Court

AI Summary

  • Appeals of civil commitment orders would be transferred from the appellate division of the district courts to the Massachusetts Appeals Court
  • Commitments for alcohol or substance abuse disorder under Section 35 may be initially reviewed by Superior Court, using the same process as pre-trial detention reviews for dangerousness
  • Expands Appeals Court jurisdiction to include civil commitment orders from District Court and Boston Municipal Court civil sessions
  • Filed on January 15, 2025 and referred to the Judiciary Committee

Legislative Description

Relative to civil commitments and the appeal of those commitments

Last Action

Reported by committee to Clerk’s Office for processing, will accompany a study order

11/18/2025

Committee Referrals

Judiciary2/27/2025

Full Bill Text

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