Legislative leaders are pledging to take a close look at Governor Maura Healey's plan to close the Pocasset Mental Health Center.
The state run, 16 bed psychiatric hospital was placed on Healey's closure list because she says it has a low utilization rate.
Barnstable Sheriff Donna Buckley has warned that the closure could make unmet mental health needs worse on Cape Cod.
State Senator Dylan Fernandes says that The Cape needs more beds- not less.
Senate President Karen Spilka and House Speaker Ron Mariano say they will closely scrutinize the planned closure at upcoming hearings on the budget.
(Photo: State Senator Dylan Fernandes)