H 1741
An Act to amend Section 35 of M.G.L. Ch. 123
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Bill overview
This bill amends Massachusetts law regarding orders of commitment for individuals believed to have an alcohol or substance use disorder. Specifically, it modifies Section 35 of M.G.L. Ch. 123, which governs the criteria and procedures for these commitments. The bill aims to clarify and potentially refine the process by which individuals are placed in commitment orders for substance use disorders.
Key provisions
- Modifies Section 35 of M.G.L. Ch. 123.
- Concerns orders of commitment for individuals with alcohol or substance use disorders.
- Likely addresses criteria and procedures for these commitments.
- The bill was referred to the committee on The Judiciary.
- A study order was accompanied by the bill.
Who is affected
- Individuals with alcohol or substance use disorders
- Judiciary officials
- Healthcare providers
- Correctional facilities
Notable changes
- The bill proposes changes to the legal framework surrounding commitment orders.
- It is linked to similar legislation focused on treatment versus incarceration.
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Primary sponsor
Christopher Hendricks
Cosponsor
Christopher Hendricks
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Bill H.1741 194th (Current)
An Act to amend Section 35 of M.G.L. Ch. 123
By Representative Hendricks of New Bedford, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1741) of Christopher Hendricks relative to orders of commitment of persons believed to have an alcohol or substance use disorder. The Judiciary.
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Presenter: Christopher Hendricks
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Bill History
Displaying 6 actions for Bill H.1741
| Date | Branch | Action |
| 2/27/2025 | House | Referred to the committee on The Judiciary |
| 2/27/2025 | Senate | Senate concurred |
| 11/7/2025 | Joint | Hearing scheduled for 11/18/2025 from 01:00 PM-05:00 PM in A-1 |
| 11/18/2025 | Joint | Hearing rescheduled to 11/18/2025 from 01:00 PM-08:00 PM in A-1 and Virtual Hearing updated to New End Time |
| House | Reported by committee to Clerk’s Office for processing, will accompany a study order | |
| 3/26/2026 | House | Accompanied a study order, see H5281 (under House Rule 27) |
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