Massachusetts S2974 aims to expedite the treatment of inpatient mental health care.

Massachusetts S2974 amends chapter 123 of the General Laws to expedite the treatment of inpatient mental health care. It mandates that hearings for commitment petitions be held within 5 days of filing, with specific provisions for different types of petitions. The bill also requires the Department of Children and Families, in collaboration with the Office of the Child Advocate, to establish a facilitated process for administering antipsychotic medication to children in custody hospitalized in psychiatric facilities.

Massachusetts S2974 aims to expedite the treatment of inpatient mental health care.

Massachusetts S2974 amends chapter 123 of the General Laws to expedite the treatment of inpatient mental health care. It mandates that hearings for commitment petitions be held within 5 days of filing, with specific provisions for different types of petitions. The bill also requires the Department of Children and Families, in collaboration with the Office of the Child Advocate, to establish a facilitated process for administering antipsychotic medication to children in custody hospitalized in psychiatric facilities.