Massachusetts 190th Legislature (2017-2018) Status: In Committee Bipartisan · 14 D · 1 R cosponsors

S 547 — An Act to increase access to children’s mental health services in the community

Last action — Accompanied a study order, see S2496

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    Introduced
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    In Committee
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    Passed Senate
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    Passed House
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    To Executive
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    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This bill is no longer active — its legislative session has ended, so there is no live prognosis.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 Mr. Lewis, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 547) of Jason M. Lewis, Ruth B. Balser, Chris Walsh, Diana DiZoglio and other members of the General Court for legislation to require coverage for community and home-based behavioral health care services for certain children and adolescents with mental health disorders. Financial Services.

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Action History

  1. Accompanied a study order, see S2496

  2. Hearing rescheduled to 11/28/2017 from 10:30 AM-01:00 PM in A-1

  3. Hearing scheduled for 11/28/2017 from 10:30 AM-01:00 PM in A-2

  4. House concurred

  5. Referred to the committee on Financial Services

Sponsors

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1 sponsors · 25 co-sponsors · 178 not signed on

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Co-sponsors (25)

Not signed on (178)

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Frequently asked questions

What does S 547 do?
By Mr. Lewis, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 547) of Jason M. Lewis, Ruth B. Balser, Chris Walsh, Diana DiZoglio and other members of the General Court for legislation to require coverage for community and home-based behavioral health care services for certain children and adolescents with mental health disorders. Financial Services.
Who sponsors S 547?
S 547 is sponsored by Jason M. Lewis (Democrat), Ruth B. Balser, Diana DiZoglio, Jennifer E. Benson, Barbara A. L'Italien, Jack Patrick Lewis (Democrat), Jay R. Kaufman, Marjorie C. Decker (Democrat), Steven Ultrino (Democrat), Patricia D. Jehlen (Democrat), Michael D. Brady (Democrat), Kay Khan, Mike Connolly (Democrat), Paul R. Heroux, Danielle W. Gregoire (Democrat), William N. Brownsberger (Democrat), Mathew Muratore, Patrick M. O'Connor (Republican), Mary S. Keefe (Democrat), Michael F. Rush (Democrat), Elizabeth A. Malia, Colleen M. Garry (Democrat), Joan B. Lovely (Democrat), Sal N. DiDomenico (Democrat), Chris Walsh, and Jennifer L. Flanagan.
What is the current status of S 547?
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 S 547?
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