H2204

Relative to creating intensive stabilization and treatment units within the Department of Mental Health

Introduced·2/27/25
Introduced Text

Establishes two intensive stabilization and treatment units within the Massachusetts Department of Mental Health for patients with aggressive or.

The bill mandates the creation of two specialized units within the Department of Mental Health for patients exhibiting persistently aggressive or self-destructive behavior. One unit will serve men and the other will serve women. These units will be staffed by interdisciplinary professionals, including nurses, social workers, and psychologists, trained to manage this patient population. The units will provide comprehensive evaluation, stabilization, and psychiatric treatment, including violence assessments and behavioral management.

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Where it stands

Current
In committee
Next
Committee decision

Sponsors

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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Calendar

Nov 10, 2025

1:00 PM

Joint Committee on Mental Health, Substance Use and Recovery Hearing

History

Mar 30

House

Accompanied a study order, see H5319 (under House Rule 27)

Oct 31, 2025

Joint

Hearing scheduled for 11/10/2025 from 01:00 PM-05:00 PM in A-2

Oct 31, 2025

House

Reported by committee to Clerk’s Office for processing, will accompany a study order