H2210

To provide more timely treatment of inpatient mental health care

Introduced·2/27/25
Introduced Text

Massachusetts H2210 aims to expedite the treatment of inpatient mental health care for children in state custody.

Massachusetts H2210 mandates the Department of Children and Families, in collaboration with the Office of the Child Advocate, to establish a streamlined process for administering antipsychotic medication to children in their custody who are hospitalized in inpatient psychiatric facilities. The bill also requires that independent medical examinations for indigent patients be requested within 24 hours of counsel appointment and completed within three business days.

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Where it stands

Current
In committee
Next
Committee decision

Sponsors

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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Calendar

Oct 6, 2025

1:00 PM

Joint Committee on Mental Health, Substance Use and Recovery Hearing

History

Apr 23

House

Accompanied a study order, see H5338 (under House Rule 27)

Dec 24, 2025

House

Reporting date extended to Wednesday, March 18, 2026

Dec 24, 2025

House

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