An Act relative to critical incident intervention by emergency service providers
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- Introduced
- Passed House
- Passed Senate
- To Governor
- Became Law
Overview
This bill addresses critical incident intervention by emergency service providers in Massachusetts. It aims to establish guidelines and protocols for how first responders and other emergency personnel should respond to situations involving individuals experiencing a mental health crisis, substance use disorder, or other urgent needs. The legislation seeks to improve the safety and well-being of both the individuals involved and the responders themselves, and to ensure a coordinated and effective response.
Key provisions
- Establishes guidelines for emergency service providers responding to critical incidents.
- Promotes a coordinated approach to intervention involving multiple agencies.
- Encourages the use of de-escalation techniques and crisis intervention strategies.
- Requires training for emergency service providers on recognizing and responding to mental health crises.
- Facilitates communication and information sharing between agencies involved in the response.
- Addresses the safety and well-being of emergency responders.
- Supports the development of a statewide critical incident intervention framework.
- Requires the Department of Public Health to develop and disseminate best practices.
Who is affected
- Emergency service providers (police, fire, EMS)
- Individuals experiencing mental health crises or substance use disorders
- Families and communities impacted by critical incidents
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Sponsors
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Primary sponsor
William F. MacGregor
Cosponsor
William F. MacGregor
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