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S 1387 Reported from Committee

An Act enabling physician assistants to authorize psychiatric holds and ensure adequate training on their use

Introduced
In Committee
Floor
Crossed Over
Passed
Enacted

By Mr. Cronin, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1387) of John J. Cronin, Steven George Xiarhos, Bruce E. Tarr and John F. Keenan relative to authorizing physician assistants to issue psychiatric holds and ensure adequate training on their use. Mental Health, Substance Use and Recovery.

Chamber
Senate
Introduced
Feb 27, 2025
Last action
Jan 8, 2026 — Bill reported favorably by committee and referred to the committee on Senate Ways and Means
Session
194th
Momentum
58 · Moderate