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MA H1712
Relative to preventing overdose deaths and increasing access to treatment
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Introduced
01/22/2019
01/22/2019
In Committee
01/22/2019
01/22/2019
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2020
12/31/2020
Introduced Session
191st General Court
Bill Summary
Relative to preventing overdose deaths and increasing access to treatment. Mental Health, Substance Use and Recovery.
AI Summary
This bill authorizes the Massachusetts Department of Public Health to establish a pilot program for harm reduction sites. These sites would allow individuals with substance use disorders to safely consume pre-obtained controlled substances, with medical professionals immediately available to prevent fatal overdoses. The sites would also provide counseling, treatment referrals, and other appropriate services to individuals on a voluntary basis. The bill requires the sites to obtain approval from the local board of health before operation and directs the department to promulgate regulations for the program and share them with relevant legislative committees.
Committee Categories
Health and Social Services
Sponsors (22)
Christine Barber (D),
Will Brownsberger (D),
Mike Connolly (D),
Julian Cyr (D),
Marjorie Decker (D),
Mindy Domb (D),
Jamie Eldridge (D),
Dylan Fernandes (D),
Carlos González (D),
Tami Gouveia (D),
Louis Kafka (D),
John Keenan (D),
Kay Khan (D),
Jack Lewis (D),
Elizabeth Malia (D),
Denise Provost (D),
Becca Rausch (D),
Dave Rogers (D),
Jon Santiago (D),
José Tosado (D),
Paul Tucker (D),
Steve Ultrino (D),
Last Action
Accompanied a new draft, see H4723 (on 05/18/2020)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/191/H1712 |
| Bill | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/191/H1712.pdf |
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