Transfers Bridgewater State Hospital from the Department of Corrections to the Department of Mental Health.
This bill proposes the transfer of Bridgewater State Hospital from the Department of Corrections to the Department of Mental Health. The Department of Mental Health would then oversee the hospital's operations and provide all medical and mental health treatment for men sent to the facility. The bill also includes provisions for the development of forensic mental health services, court-ordered evaluations, and the establishment of court clinics. The changes are set to take effect no later than December 31, 2024.
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