Massachusetts 190th Legislature (2017-2018) Status: In Committee 2 D cosponsors

H 720 — An Act to preserve access to inpatient mental health services for individuals with mental illness

Last action — Accompanied a study order, see H4874

  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 190th Legislature (2017-2018). 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This bill is no longer active — its legislative session has ended, so there is no live prognosis.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 Ms. Balser of Newton, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 720) of Ruth B. Balser and others relative to the psychiatric evaluation and treatment of certain mentally ill persons alleged to have committed assault or assault and battery. The Judiciary.

Bill Text

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Action History

  1. Accompanied a study order, see H4874

  2. Hearing scheduled for 06/19/2017 from 01:00 PM-05:00 PM in Gardner Auditorium

  3. Senate concurred

  4. Referred to the committee on The Judiciary

Sponsors

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1 sponsors · 4 co-sponsors · 199 not signed on

Sponsors (1)

  • Ruth B. Balser

Co-sponsors (4)

Not signed on (199)

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Subjects

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Frequently asked questions

What does H 720 do?
By Ms. Balser of Newton, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 720) of Ruth B. Balser and others relative to the psychiatric evaluation and treatment of certain mentally ill persons alleged to have committed assault or assault and battery. The Judiciary.
Who sponsors H 720?
H 720 is sponsored by Ruth B. Balser, Kay Khan, Marjorie C. Decker (Democrat), Kenneth I. Gordon (Democrat), and Anne M. Gobi.
What is the current status of H 720?
This bill died with 190th Legislature (2017-2018). 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 720?
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