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MA S1134

MA S1134
Relative to supervised injection facilities


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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 relative to supervised injection facilities. Mental Health, Substance Use and Recovery.

AI Summary

This bill directs the Department of Public Health to evaluate the feasibility of supervised injection facilities in order to understand the public safety and health impacts of such interventions on communities and individuals struggling with addiction. The department is required to consult with law enforcement, local health authorities, medical and addiction experts, and other relevant entities, including those that have implemented such policies in other domestic and international communities. The commissioner of public health must release the findings of the feasibility study to various legislative committees by July 31, 2020.

Committee Categories

Health and Social Services

Sponsors (3)

Last Action

Accompanied a new draft, see S2717 (on 05/21/2020)

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