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An Act enabling physician assistants to authorize psychiatric holds and ensure adequate training on their use

By Representatives Donaghue of Westborough and Kushmerek of Fitchburg, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2206) of Kate Donaghue, Michael P. Kushmerek and others for legislation to enable physician assistants to authorize psychiatric holds and ensure adequate training on their use. Mental Health, Substance…

Introduced

2025-02-27

Policy area

Health

Latest action

Reporting date extended to Wednesday, March 18, 2026