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MA S1162
To increase substance use prevention and awareness and reduce overdose abandonment
summary
Introduced
01/22/2019
01/22/2019
In Committee
05/18/2020
05/18/2020
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2020
12/31/2020
Introduced Session
191st General Court
Bill Summary
For legislation to increase substance use prevention and awareness and reduce overdose abandonment. Mental Health, Substance Use and Recovery.
AI Summary
This bill aims to increase substance use prevention and awareness in public schools, as well as reduce overdose abandonment. It requires public schools to include in their substance use prevention policies plans to educate students on the dangers of addictive substance use, especially opioids, and the immunities granted under the law for reporting overdoses. The bill also encourages schools to use successful models and assess the effectiveness of their measures, while collaborating with the Department of Public Health and the Department of Elementary and Secondary Education. The bill would go into effect immediately upon its passage.
Committee Categories
Budget and Finance, Health and Social Services
Sponsors (10)
William Crocker (R),
Angelo D'Emilia (R),
Ryan Fattman (R),
Cindy Friedman (D),
Bill Galvin (D),
John Keenan (D),
Brian Murray (D),
Patrick O'Connor (R),
Norm Orrall (R),
Mike Rush (D),
Last Action
Bill reported favorably by committee and referred to the committee on Senate Ways and Means (on 05/18/2020)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/191/S1162 |
| Bill | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/191/S1162.pdf |
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