H 2210
An Act to provide more timely treatment of inpatient mental health care
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Bill overview
This bill aims to improve the speed and efficiency of mental health treatment for individuals receiving inpatient care in Massachusetts. It seeks to streamline processes and ensure patients receive timely access to necessary services. The legislation focuses on addressing delays in care and improving the overall experience for those in need of inpatient mental health treatment. It is intended to enhance the quality and responsiveness of mental health services within the state.
Key provisions
- Streamlines processes for initiating and continuing inpatient mental health treatment.
- Requires hospitals to report data on wait times for inpatient mental health services.
- Establishes a task force to study and recommend improvements to the system.
- Focuses on reducing delays in accessing psychiatric evaluations and medication management.
- Promotes collaboration between hospitals and mental health providers.
- Mandates a review of current policies and procedures related to inpatient mental health care.
- Requires hospitals to develop and implement plans to address identified delays.
- Expands access to crisis stabilization services.
Who is affected
- Individuals receiving inpatient mental health care in Massachusetts
- Hospitals and mental health providers
- Families and caregivers of individuals receiving inpatient mental health care
- The Department of Public Health
- The mental health system in Massachusetts
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Primary sponsor
Kenneth I. Gordon
Cosponsor
Kenneth I. Gordon
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Bill H.2210 194th (Current)
An Act to provide more timely treatment of inpatient mental health care
By Representative Gordon of Bedford, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2210) of Kenneth I. Gordon relative to inpatient mental health care treatment. Mental Health, Substance Use and Recovery.
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Presenter: Kenneth I. Gordon
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Bill History
Displaying 6 actions for Bill H.2210
| Date | Branch | Action |
| 2/27/2025 | House | Referred to the committee on Mental Health, Substance Use and Recovery |
| 2/27/2025 | Senate | Senate concurred |
| 9/26/2025 | Joint | Hearing scheduled for 10/06/2025 from 01:00 PM-05:00 PM in A-2 |
| 12/24/2025 | House | Reporting date extended to Wednesday, March 18, 2026 |
| House | Reported by committee to Clerk’s Office for processing, will accompany a study order | |
| 4/23/2026 | House | Accompanied a study order, see H5338 (under House Rule 27) |
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