Establishes a commission to review involuntary commitment procedures in Massachusetts.
The bill creates a "Section 12 Involuntary Commitment Commission" within the Department of Health and Human Services. This commission will evaluate current policies and legal standards related to involuntary commitment, focusing on how the 988 suicide and prevention hotline has influenced these procedures. The commission will include representatives from various health and law enforcement organizations and will submit recommendations to the legislature within one year.
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