S1115
11/18/2025
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Massachusetts
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Legislation
, Involuntary Medical Treatment (incomplete)
S1115: Creating process whereby certain individuals can petition the court for a “critical community mental health service treatment plan.” In such matters, “[t]he individual shall be entitled to the assistance of counsel, and the court, if necessary, shall appoint counsel.” The bill also extends the same appointment of counsel language to situations where a supervising mental health professional petitions the court for a hearing, alleging that the person is not adhering to the treatment plan. [Same as HB 1801]
Bill Status: Active
Last action (on 11/18/2025): Hearing rescheduled to 11/18/2025 from 01:00 PM-08:00 PM in A-1 and Virtual Hearing updated to New End Time
