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MA S1711
Relative to the establishment of and payments into an opioid stewardship fund
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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
For legislation relative to the establishment of and payments into an opioid stewardship fund. Revenue.
AI Summary
This bill establishes an Opioid Stewardship Fund in Massachusetts to support a Naloxone Co-Pay Assistance Program. The fund will be financed by mandatory payments from manufacturers and distributors of opioids, calculated based on their share of the total morphine milligram equivalents (MMEs) sold or distributed in the state. The bill requires these entities to report their opioid sales data annually, and provides for penalties if they fail to comply or pass the stewardship payment costs to consumers. The fund will be used to reduce or eliminate copayments for naloxone, a medication that can reverse opioid overdoses, to improve access for those who need it.
Committee Categories
Budget and Finance
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Accompanied a study order, see S2549 (on 02/20/2020)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/191/S1711 |
| Bill | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/191/S1711.pdf |
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