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Introduced
01/22/2019
01/22/2019
In Committee
04/30/2020
04/30/2020
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2020
12/31/2020
Introduced Session
191st General Court
Bill Summary
For legislation relative to best practices for sober homes. Mental Health, Substance Use and Recovery.
AI Summary
This bill amends the existing law to require sober homes in Massachusetts to comply with standards of best practices as established by rules and regulations promulgated by the Department of Public Health. It also directs the Department to establish a special task force to investigate best practices for alcohol and drug-free housing, including the presence of on-site supervisors, access to treatment, medication dispensing practices, local zoning control, and the role of probation officers and the sheriff's department in monitoring individuals released to such housing. The Department is then required to promulgate rules and regulations establishing standards of best practice for these "sober homes," and only those facilities that meet these standards will be authorized to use the "sober home" designation.
Committee Categories
Budget and Finance, Health and Social Services
Sponsors (4)
Last Action
Bill reported favorably by committee and referred to the committee on Senate Ways and Means (on 04/30/2020)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/191/S1141 |
| Bill | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/191/S1141.pdf |
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