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MA S2482
Relative to improving access to treatment for individuals with perinatal substance use disorder
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Introduced
01/30/2020
01/30/2020
In Committee
02/03/2020
02/03/2020
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2020
12/31/2020
Introduced Session
191st General Court
Bill Summary
For legislation to improve access to treatment for individuals with perinatal substance use disorder,- reports the accompanying bill (Senate, No. 2482).
AI Summary
This bill aims to improve access to treatment for individuals with perinatal substance use disorder. It establishes a special commission to evaluate the barriers to substance use treatment for women during the perinatal period, which includes pregnancy and postpartum. The commission will develop recommendations to address issues related to insurance coverage, access to medication-assisted treatment, mental health treatment, screening for substance use disorder, and the integration of perinatal care and substance use treatment. The commission will submit a report with its recommendations within one year of its first meeting.
Sponsors (1)
Other Sponsors (1)
Joint Committee on Children, Families and Persons with Disabilities (J)
Last Action
New draft substituted, see S2864 (on 07/30/2020)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/191/S2482 |
| Bill | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/191/S2482.pdf |
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