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MA H1718
Relative to the establishment of and payments into an opioid stewardship fund
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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 the establishment of and payments into an opioid stewardship fund. Mental Health, Substance Use and Recovery.
AI Summary
This bill establishes the Opioid Stewardship Fund, which will support a Naloxone Co-Pay Assistance Program. The fund will be financed through payments from opioid manufacturers and distributors based on the amount of opioids they sell or distribute in Massachusetts. The bill requires these entities to report annual data on their opioid sales and distributions, and their payments into the fund will be calculated based on this information. The goal is to improve access to naloxone, a medication that can reverse opioid overdoses, by reducing or eliminating the out-of-pocket costs for individuals who need it.
Committee Categories
Health and Social Services
Sponsors (5)
Last Action
Accompanied a study order, see H4450 (on 02/20/2020)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/191/H1718 |
| Bill | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/191/H1718.pdf |
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