Massachusetts bills · 194th Legislature (2025-2026)
Massachusetts S 1176
An Act relative to a humane response to a mental health crisis
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed Senate
- Passed House
- To Governor
- Became law
Sponsors
- Paul W. Mark (Democratic)
Cosponsors (2)
- Michael O. Moore (Democratic)
- James B. Eldridge (Democratic)
Summary
Official abstract published by the Massachusetts legislature· summary
By Mr. Mark, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1176) of Paul W. Mark and Michael O. Moore for legislation to remove the 3-day commitment period to a facility for a person with a mental illness. The Judiciary.
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Roll-call votes
No recorded votes on this bill.
Actions
- Jan 29, 2026 · Senate
Accompanied a study order, see S2930 - Nov 18, 2025 · Legislature
Hearing rescheduled to 11/18/2025 from 01:00 PM-08:00 PM in A-1 and Virtual Hearing updated to New End Time - Nov 7, 2025 · Legislature
Hearing scheduled for 11/18/2025 from 01:00 PM-05:00 PM in A-1 - Feb 27, 2025 · House
House concurred - Feb 27, 2025 · Senate
Referred to the committee on The Judiciary