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MA H1967
Relative to emergency room procedure for prescribing or dispensing pain medication to certain persons on probation
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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 procedures for prescribing or dispensing pain medications in emergency rooms to certain persons on probation. Public Health.
AI Summary
This bill amends Chapter 111 of the General Laws to require emergency room clinicians to ask patients on probation who are required to take court-mandated drug tests whether they are currently on probation and subject to such tests. If the patient answers yes to both questions, the clinician must administer a urinalysis drug test before prescribing or dispensing any pain medication, defined as opioids, benzodiazepines, barbiturates, or other prescription pain medications. The clinician must then provide the patient's name, responses, drug test results, and any pain medication prescription to the Department of Probation. The bill does not affect the clinician's diagnosis and treatment, including the prescribing or dispensing of pain medication, or prevent necessary urgent medical treatment.
Committee Categories
Health and Social Services
Sponsors (4)
Last Action
Accompanied a study order, see H4449 (on 02/24/2020)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/191/H1967 |
| Bill | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/191/H1967.pdf |
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