An Act relative to a humane response to a mental health crisis

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Overview Bill text 1 History 5 Sponsors

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.

Chamber: Senate
Introduced: Feb 27, 2025
Last action: Jan 29, 2026 — Accompanied a study order, see S2930
Session: 194th
Momentum: 32 · Low

PASSAGE PROBABILITY

1% Unlikely

Why this number

Stage base In Committee — base rate 4%, measured from MA's completed sessions
Momentum -4 32/100 from the pace of recorded action
Time since last action -22 260 days quiet

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