Massachusetts 191st Legislature (2019-2020) Status: In Committee 14 D cosponsors

H 1715 — An Act relative to requiring insurance providers cover a minimum of 30 days for in-patient substance abuse treatment

Last action — Accompanied a study order, see H4450

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    Introduced
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    In Committee
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    Passed House
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    Passed Senate
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    To Executive
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    Enacted

This bill died with 191st Legislature (2019-2020). It reached “In Committee” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.

This bill is no longer active — its legislative session has ended, so there is no live prognosis. It would have to be reintroduced in the current session to move again.

Summary

By Mr. Golden of Lowell, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1715) of Thomas A. Golden, Jr., and others that insurance providers cover a minimum of 30 days for in-patient substance abuse treatment. Mental Health, Substance Use and Recovery.

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Action History

  1. Accompanied a study order, see H4450

  2. Hearing scheduled for 07/29/2019 from 10:00 AM-04:00 PM in B-1

  3. Senate concurred

  4. Referred to the committee on Mental Health, Substance Use and Recovery

Sponsors

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1 sponsors · 21 co-sponsors · 182 not signed on

Sponsors (1)

  • Thomas A. Golden, Jr.

Co-sponsors (21)

Not signed on (182)

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Frequently asked questions

What does H 1715 do?
By Mr. Golden of Lowell, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1715) of Thomas A. Golden, Jr., and others that insurance providers cover a minimum of 30 days for in-patient substance abuse treatment. Mental Health, Substance Use and Recovery.
Who sponsors H 1715?
H 1715 is sponsored by Thomas A. Golden, Jr., Timothy R. Whelan, Tackey Chan (Democrat), Daniel J. Hunt (Democrat), Aaron Vega, Christopher Hendricks (Democrat), Brian W. Murray (Democrat), Steven Ultrino (Democrat), Sarah K. Peake, Colleen M. Garry (Democrat), John Barrett, III (Democrat), Bud L. Williams (Democrat), James B. Eldridge (Democrat), Carlos González (Democrat), Tommy Vitolo (Democrat), Edward J. Kennedy, Brian M. Ashe (Democrat), Richard M. Haggerty (Democrat), John F. Keenan (Democrat), Paul Brodeur, and David M. Nangle.
What is the current status of H 1715?
This bill died with 191st Legislature (2019-2020). It reached “In Committee” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.
Where can I track H 1715?
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