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Bill > S2717
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Introduced
05/21/2020
05/21/2020
In Committee
06/25/2020
06/25/2020
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2020
12/31/2020
Introduced Session
191st General Court
Bill Summary
For legislation relative to supervised injection facilities,- reports the accompanying bill (Senate, No. 2717). (Representatives Scaccia of Boston, Whipps of Athol, Crocker of Barnstable and Sullivan of Abington dissenting)
AI Summary
This bill establishes a 10-year pilot program to create two or more supervised consumption sites in Massachusetts. These sites would allow people to consume pre-obtained controlled substances under clinical monitoring to reduce the risks of disease transmission and prevent overdose deaths. The Department of Public Health would develop rules and regulations for the operation of these sites, and eligible entities like private organizations and municipal departments could apply for a license to operate a site. The bill provides legal protections for participants, staff, property owners, and the operating entities from criminal and civil penalties related to the sites. It also requires the Department of Public Health to submit annual reports on the program's data, such as the number of participant visits and overdoses reversed.
Committee Categories
Budget and Finance, Health and Social Services
Sponsors (3)
Other Sponsors (1)
Joint Committee on Mental Health, Substance Use and Recovery (J)
Last Action
Read and referred to the committee on Senate Ways and Means (on 06/25/2020)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/191/S2717 |
| Bill | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/191/S2717.pdf |
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