Massachusetts 191st Legislature (2019-2020) Status: In Committee 1 D cosponsors

H 1702 — An Act relative to psychotropic medication

Last action — Accompanied a study order, see H4450

  1. ✓
    Introduced
  2. 2
    In Committee
  3. 3
    Passed House
  4. 4
    Passed Senate
  5. 5
    To Executive
  6. 6
    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This bill is no longer active — its legislative session has ended, so there is no live prognosis.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. Cassidy of Brockton, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1702) of Gerard J. Cassidy, Kay Khan and Michael D. Brady relative to administering scheduled psychotropic medications without prior written consent at nursing homes, rest homes or other long-term care facilities. Mental Health, Substance Use and Recovery.

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Action History

  1. Accompanied a study order, see H4450

  2. Hearing scheduled for 09/19/2019 from 10:00 AM-01:00 PM in B-1

  3. Senate concurred

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

Sponsors

  • Gerard J. Cassidy · Primary
  • Gerard J. Cassidy · Cosponsor
  • Kay Khan · Cosponsor
  • Michael D. Brady · Cosponsor

Sponsorship breakdown

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1 sponsors · 3 co-sponsors · 200 not signed on

Sponsors (1)

  • Gerard J. Cassidy

Co-sponsors (3)

Not signed on (200)

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Frequently asked questions

What does H 1702 do?
By Mr. Cassidy of Brockton, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1702) of Gerard J. Cassidy, Kay Khan and Michael D. Brady relative to administering scheduled psychotropic medications without prior written consent at nursing homes, rest homes or other long-term care facilities. Mental Health, Substance Use and Recovery.
Who sponsors H 1702?
H 1702 is sponsored by Gerard J. Cassidy, Kay Khan, and Michael D. Brady (Democrat).
What is the current status of H 1702?
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 1702?
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