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MA H1749

Establishing a commission to study the availability of a continuum of care for persons with substance use disorder


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Introduced
01/22/2019
In Committee
01/22/2019
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2020

Introduced Session

191st General Court

Bill Summary

For legislation to establish a special commission (including members of the General Court) to study the availability of continuum of care for persons with substance use disorders. Mental Health, Substance Use and Recovery.

AI Summary

This bill establishes a commission to study the availability of a continuum of care for persons with substance use disorder. The commission will review the availability of various levels of care, including detoxification services, clinical stabilization services, transitional support services, residential recovery home services, and outpatient treatment with medication-assisted treatment. The commission will also assess the appropriate capacity for each level of care to ensure individuals can efficiently access the care they need. The commission will consist of members from the legislature, state agencies, and various healthcare organizations. The commission will file annual reports with recommendations and monitor the implementation of those recommendations.

Committee Categories

Health and Social Services

Sponsors (57)

John Barrett (D),  Mike Barrett (D),  David Biele (D),  Pete Capano (D),  Dan Carey (D),  Tackey Chan (D),  Michelle Ciccolo (D),  Daniel Cullinane (D),  Diana Dizoglio (D),  Mindy Domb (D),  William Driscoll (D),  Jamie Eldridge (D),  Nika Elugardo (D),  Ryan Fattman (R),  Carlos González (D),  Tami Gouveia (D),  Danielle Gregoire (D),  Rich Haggerty (D),  Jim Hawkins (D),  Stephen Hay (D),  Chris Hendricks (D),  Natalie Higgins (D),  Russell Holmes (D),  Kevin Honan (D),  Dan Hunt (D),  Brad Jones (R),  Hannah Kane (R),  Patrick Kearney (D),  Mary Keefe (D),  John Keenan (D),  Kay Khan (D),  David LeBoeuf (D),  Eric Lesser (D),  Jason Lewis (D),  Adrian Madaro (D),  Elizabeth Malia (D),  Paul McMurtry (D),  Christina Minicucci (D),  Liz Miranda (D),  Mike Moore (D),  Tram Nguyen (D),  Shaunna O'Connell (R),  Alice Peisch (D),  Smitty Pignatelli (D),  Dave Robertson (D),  Maria Robinson (D),  Dave Rogers (D),  Jeff Roy (D),  Lindsay Sabadosa (D),  Jon Santiago (D),  Mike Soter (R),  Bruce Tarr (R),  José Tosado (D),  Paul Tucker (D),  Chynah Tyler (D),  Tommy Vitolo (D),  Bud Williams (D), 

Last Action

Accompanied a study order, see H4450 (on 02/20/2020)

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