S1407
Resolve to ensure delivery of mental health services to adults with acute mental illness
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Bill overview
This resolution seeks to establish a special commission to investigate and study how to improve the delivery of mental health services to adults experiencing acute mental illness in Massachusetts. The commission will include members of the General Court, indicating a focus on examining existing systems and proposing potential reforms. The goal is to ensure that these vulnerable adults receive the necessary support and care.
Key provisions
- Establish a special commission to study mental health service delivery.
- Include members of the General Court on the commission.
- Focus on adults with acute mental illness.
- Conduct an investigation into current systems.
- Recommend potential improvements to service delivery.
Who is affected
- Adults with acute mental illness
- Mental health service providers
- The General Court
- Massachusetts residents
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Resolve S.1407 194th (Current)
Resolve to ensure delivery of mental health services to adults with acute mental illness
By Mr. Kennedy, a petition (accompanied by resolve, Senate, No. 1407) of Edward J. Kennedy that provisions be made for an investigation and study by a special commission (including members of the General Court) to ensure delivery of mental health services to adults with acute mental illness. Mental Health, Substance Use and Recovery.
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Bill Information
Presenter: Edward J. Kennedy Status: Referred to Senate Committee on Ways and Means
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Displaying 5 actions for Resolve S.1407
| Date | Branch | Action |
| 2/27/2025 | Senate | Referred to the committee on Mental Health, Substance Use and Recovery |
| 2/27/2025 | House | House concurred |
| 7/18/2025 | Joint | Hearing scheduled for 07/28/2025 from 01:00 PM-05:00 PM in A-2 |
| 11/6/2025 | Senate | Bill reported favorably by committee and referred to the committee on Rules of the two branches, acting concurrently |
| 1/8/2026 | Senate | Committee recommended ought to pass and referred to the committee on Senate Ways and Means |
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