NAMI Mass supports efforts to reduce unnecessary arrest and incarceration of people diagnosed with mental health conditions and the humane treatment of all people in the criminal justice system.
- S.1283/H.2089 An Act to ensure the constitutional rights and human dignity of prisoners on mental health watch
Sponsors: Sen Eldridge, Rep. Fluker Oakley
Address the conditions for confinement for prisoners on mental health watch.
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Assigned to Joint Committee on Mental Health, Substance Use and Recovery
Hearing completed, Mon, June 28. Watch the replay
Read our testimony.
Read the Commonwealth Magazine article.
Update: Reporting extended to May 9, 2022
- H. 2519/S.1552 An Act To Create Alternatives For Community Emergency Services (Aces)
Sponsors: Rep Sabadosa, Sen Chang-Diaz
Would establish a grant program to provide an additional option beyond law enforcement, such as social workers, peer support specialists, and other community members, for community-based emergency responses.
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Assigned to Joint Committee on Public Safety and Homeland Security
Hearing completed on Wed, July 14. Watch the replay. Quick tip: choose the second video and fast forward 1 hour. NAMI Mass panel starts at 1:38!
Read our testimony Monica & Tim.
Update: Reporting extended to May 4, 2022