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MA S1419

Bill

Official Source

Status

Introduced

2/27/2025

Primary Sponsor

Bruce Tarr

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Origin

Senate

194th General Court

AI Summary

  • Amends Section 9A of Chapter 111E to extend protective custody duration to cover the entire period of transport, screening, and evaluation for treatment, not just initial emergency medical treatment

  • Adds "and evaluation" to existing treatment-related provisions, ensuring protective custody applies through the full evaluation process

  • Addresses substance use-related protective custody procedures under Massachusetts law

  • Similar legislation (Senate No. 1270) was filed in the 2023-2024 legislative session

  • Referred to the Committee on Mental Health, Substance Use and Recovery

Legislative Description

Relative to protective custody

Last Action

Accompanied a study order, see S2972

2/26/2026

Committee Referrals

Health Care Financing1/8/2026
Mental Health, Substance Abuse and Recovery2/27/2025

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